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jade

HAH-dehˈxa.ðe

“jade” means “jade” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

jadeB1Noun

the gemstone or mineral

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might pantC1Verb

expressing a possibility or wish

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jadeAlso: jade green

NounmB1
Guatemala
A smooth, polished green jade gemstone resting on a clean white surface.

📝 In Action

El collar de mi abuela está hecho de jade puro.

A2

My grandmother's necklace is made of pure jade.

Los mayas consideraban que el jade era más valioso que el oro.

B1

The Mayans considered jade to be more valuable than gold.

Ella pintó las paredes de su cuarto de un color jade muy suave.

B2

She painted her bedroom walls a very soft jade green.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • jadeíta (jadeite)
  • nefrita (nephrite)

Common Collocations

  • jade verde – green jade
  • talla de jade – jade carving
  • color jade – jade color

might pantAlso: gasp

VerbC1regular ar
A friendly dog with its tongue hanging out, looking like it is breathing heavily after running.
gerundjadeando
past Participlejadeado
infinitivejadear

📝 In Action

Espero que el perro no jade demasiado por el calor.

B2

I hope the dog doesn't pant too much because of the heat.

No dejes que él jade así; necesita descansar un poco.

C1

Don't let him gasp like that; he needs to rest a bit.

Dudo que el atleta jade después de una carrera tan corta.

C1

I doubt the athlete will be panting after such a short race.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • resollar (to wheeze/breathe heavily)
  • bufar (to puff/snort)

Common Collocations

  • jadear de cansancio – to pant from exhaustion
  • jadear de emoción – to gasp with excitement

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yojadeara
tújadearas
él/ella/ustedjadeara
nosotrosjadeáramos
vosotrosjadearais
ellos/ellas/ustedesjadearan

Present Subjunctive

yojade
tújades
él/ella/ustedjade
nosotrosjadeemos
vosotrosjadeéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesjaden

Indicative

Preterite

yojadeé
tújadeaste
él/ella/ustedjadeó
nosotrosjadeamos
vosotrosjadeasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesjadearon

Imperfect

yojadeaba
tújadeabas
él/ella/ustedjadeaba
nosotrosjadeábamos
vosotrosjadeabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesjadeaban

Present

yojadeo
tújadeas
él/ella/ustedjadea
nosotrosjadeamos
vosotrosjadeáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesjadean
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Words that translate to "jade" in Spanish:

gaspjadejade greenmight pant

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Quick Quiz: jade

Question 1 of 3

What is the gender of 'jade' when it refers to the gemstone?

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👥 Word Family
jadear(to pant) — Verb
jadeo(panting/gasping) — Noun
jadeíta(jadeite) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
añadeinvadeevade
📚 Etymology

The gemstone name comes from the Spanish phrase 'piedra de la ijada' (stone of the side/flank). People in the 1500s believed the stone could cure pains in the side or kidneys.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: jadeFrench: jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'jade' a common color in Spanish?

Yes, it is used frequently in fashion and interior design to describe a specific, vibrant shade of green, often referred to as 'verde jade'.

Does 'jade' ever mean 'tired' in Spanish like it does in English (jaded)?

No. In Spanish, to say someone is 'jaded' or worn out, you would use 'hastiado' or 'agotado'. The Spanish 'jade' only refers to the stone or the act of panting.

How do I pronounce the 'j' in 'jade'?

The 'j' in Spanish sounds like a raspy English 'h' (like the sound in 'Loch Ness' or a strong exhale). Think 'HAH-deh'.