How to Say "jade" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “jade” is “jade” — B1 level.
Examples
El collar de mi abuela está hecho de jade puro.
My grandmother's necklace is made of pure jade.
Los mayas consideraban que el jade era más valioso que el oro.
The Mayans considered jade to be more valuable than gold.
Ella pintó las paredes de su cuarto de un color jade muy suave.
She painted her bedroom walls a very soft jade green.
Gender Memory Aid
Even though it ends in 'e', 'jade' is a masculine noun. Remember 'el jade' just like 'el café'.
Using Jade as a Color
When you use 'jade' to describe the color of plural things, it usually stays as 'jade' rather than 'jades'. For example: 'ojos jade' (jade-colored eyes).
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “La jade es una piedra preciosa.”
Correction: El jade es una piedra preciosa. Words for minerals and metals in Spanish are almost always masculine.
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