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el jaque

/ˈxake/ noun · masculine C1
  1. check · No oí bien cuando me dijo « ¡Jaque! » I didn't hear well when she said "Check!"
  2. jeopardy, danger, threat · Vamos, no me pongas en jaque con esa pregunta repentina. C'mon, don't put me in jeopardy with that sudden question.

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