Jaca (en. Mare)

/ˈxaka/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Horse used for work or draft.

Example_sentence: The mare was essential in the fieldwork.

La jaca era fundamental en las labores del campo.

Definition: Terminology used colloquially to refer to a horse in general.

Example_sentence: That mare runs faster than the others.

Esa jaca corre más rápido que las demás.

Definition: In some places, it is used to refer to a woman with a bad reputation.

Example_sentence: Don't pay attention to her, she is a mare.

No le hagas caso, es una jaca.

Etymology_origin: From the Hispano-Arabic term 'xaca', which means 'mare' or 'woman with strong characteristics'.

Phrase: to be as strong as a mare

Meaning: To be very strong or in good shape.

estar como una jaca

Phrase: mare of Gold

Meaning: Refers to an exceptional or highly valued horse.

jaca de Oro

Phrase: to bring out the mare

Meaning: Expression that means to use force or skill in a situation.

sacar la jaca

Related_word: horse

Description: Mammal used in sports, work, and companionship.

caballo

Related_word: mare

Description: Female horse.

yegua

Related_word: mule

Description: Cross between a horse and a donkey, used as a pack animal.

mula

Slang_meaning: Strong and dominant woman.

Slang_example: That mare doesn't let herself be intimidated by anyone.

Esa jaca no se deja intimidar por nadie.

Slang_meaning: Reference to someone who is messy or unreliable.

Slang_example: He's a mare, he never keeps his promises.

Es un jaca, nunca cumple lo que promete.