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    Jade (en. Jade)

    /xaˈðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Silicate mineral of sodium and aluminum that occurs in various shades of green.
    Jade is highly valued in Eastern culture.
    El jade es muy valorado en la cultura oriental.
    Jewels or objects made with this mineral.
    I bought a jade pendant at the market.
    Compré un colgante de jade en el mercado.
    verb
    To express tiredness or fatigue.
    After running so much, I am gasping from exhaustion.
    Después de correr tanto, estoy jadeando de cansancio.

    Etymology

    From the French 'jade', designating the precious stone and originating from the term 'stone of the flank'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to work like a jade
    To work hard and relentlessly.
    trabajar como un jade
    to be gasping
    To be very tired or fatigued.
    estar jadeando

    Related Words

    nephritic
    Related to nephrite, a type of jade.
    nefrítico
    jadeite
    A specific variety of jade.
    jadeíta

    Slang Meanings

    Tired or exhausted.
    After that party, I am beat.
    Después de esa fiesta, estoy jade.
    Rare or strange.
    That behavior is very odd.
    Ese comportamiento es muy jade.