Jada
/xada/from spelling rules
Jada is a female given name in Spanish.
Jada is used as a proper noun for a female person.
How do you pronounce it?
/xada/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers might mistake Jada for Hada, which means 'fairy', because they are pronounced identically in many dialects.
- The word jada can describe a person who is physically exhausted, coming from the verb jadar which means to pant or gasp for breath.
- The pronunciation of Jada varies significantly by country, sounding like a soft 'h' in Mexico and a much stronger, scratchy sound in central Spain.
Examples in context
- Hablemos de la señorita Jada.Let's talk about Miss Jada.
- ¿Qué tal, Jada? ¿Cómo estás?How are you, Jada?
- Jada vive en Madrid.Jada lives in Madrid.
- ¿Es Jada tu amiga?Is Jada your friend?
- A Jada le gusta el café.Jada likes coffee.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a café.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Jada hoy?Have you seen Jada today?
- DanielNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- LucíaPensé que Jada vendría.I thought Jada would come.
- DanielTal vez llegará más tarde.Maybe she will arrive later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
