jade
/ˈxade/masculine
The English word "jade" is translated into Spanish as jade.
In Spanish, jade refers to the gemstone.
Meaning: gem (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
jade is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxade/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, jade is associated with the ancient Olmec and Maya civilizations, who valued it more than gold.
- Historically, the word comes from the Spanish phrase piedra de ijada, which means 'stone of the flank' or 'stone of the side'.
- In pre-Columbian Mexico, jade was often carved into masks and jewelry to represent corn, breath and the soul.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira este hermoso collar! Está hecho de piedra de jade.Look at this beautiful necklace! It's made of jade stone.
- Compré una pulsera de jade.I bought a jade bracelet.
- Me encanta ese verde jade.I love that jade green color.
- La cultura maya solía utilizar el jade en sus rituales.The Mayan culture used to use jade in their rituals.
- El jade es muy valioso.The jade is very valuable.
- Esa figura está hecha de jade.That figure is made of jade.
- El color del jade es hermoso.The color of the jade is beautiful.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at an antique shop.
- Javier¿Te gusta este collar de jade?Do you like this jade necklace?
- LucíaSí, el jade brilla mucho.Yes, the jade shines a lot.
- JavierEs un jade de muy buena calidad.It is a very high quality jade.
- LucíaEs una pieza muy especial.It is a very special piece.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jade” translations and entries jade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jade, CC BY-SA 4.0.
