jaque
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el jaque(
hah
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keh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (chess)
a. check
Si tu rey está en jaque y no puede moverse, el riesgo de perder la partida es alto.If your king is in check and can't move, you run a high risk of losing the match.
2. (menace)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La actitud de la oposición pone en jaque al gobierno.The attitude of the opposition poses a threat to the government.
El huracán nos tuvo a todos en jaque durante varios días.The hurricane put everyone in a state of anxiety for several days.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
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