jade
US /dʒeɪd/
UK /dʒeɪd/
1.
rocín, caballo viejo
a worn-out or broken-down horse; a nag
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The old farmer rode his tired jade slowly down the dusty road.
El viejo granjero montó su cansado rocín lentamente por el camino polvoriento.
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He traded his prize stallion for a mere jade.
Cambió su semental premiado por un simple rocín.
2.
jade
an ornamental rock, consisting of a form of jadeite or nephrite, that is usually green but has a wide range of colors
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She wore a necklace made of beautiful jade.
Llevaba un collar hecho de hermoso jade.
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The ancient Chinese highly valued jade for its beauty and durability.
Los antiguos chinos valoraban mucho el jade por su belleza y durabilidad.
3.
mujer descarada, mujer de mal genio
a disreputable or ill-tempered woman
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She was known as a troublesome jade in the village.
Era conocida como una mujer problemática en el pueblo.
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Beware of that old jade; she'll try to trick you.
Ten cuidado con esa vieja mujer; intentará engañarte.
1.
cansar, fatigar
to tire or weary (someone), especially by overwork or boredom
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The endless meetings began to jade the employees.
Las reuniones interminables comenzaron a cansar a los empleados.
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His constant complaining will eventually jade everyone around him.
Sus quejas constantes acabarán por cansar a todos a su alrededor.