jade
standard, Mexico
In Mexico jade is jade, spelled as in English and pronounced "HAH-deh". The mineral jadeite is jadeíta, and a jade object is called de jade.
Meaning: green gemstone (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| jade | standard, Mexico |
| Jadeíta | jadeite |
How does it change in a sentence?
Jade is masculine, so you say el jade. Something made of it is un collar de jade.
How do you pronounce it?
The j in Spanish is a strong "h" sound, so jade sounds like "HAH-deh", not like English "jade".
When do people say it?
Jade was highly prized by Mesoamerican peoples like the Olmecs and the Maya, who carved masks and ornaments from it.
Did you know?
- The Maya king Pakal of Palenque was buried with a famous mosaic mask made of jade pieces.
Examples in context
- Compré un collar de jade.I bought a jade necklace.
- La máscara es de jade.The mask is made of jade.
- Me gusta el verde del jade.I like the green of jade.
Example conversation
Clara and her sister Pili look at jewelry in a shop in Mérida.
- ClaraMira este collar de jade.Look at this jade necklace.
- PiliEs muy bonito. ¿Cuánto cuesta?It is very pretty. How much is it?
- ClaraPreguntemos al vendedor.Let us ask the seller.
