jícara, chocolate pot; dipper (made of a gourd).

jilguero, linnet.

jinete, m., horseman, rider.

jirón, m., bit, piece, rag.

J. M. J. (= Jesús, María, José), Jesus, Mary, Joseph.

Joaquín, Joachim; San —, Saint Joachim (the father of the virgin Mary).

jornada, day's march.

joroba, hump.

jorobar, to tease, play a trick (on).

José, Joseph.