Celo (en. Zeal)

/ˈθelo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Emotion felt due to the suspicion that the loved one may be attracted to another.

He feels jealousy every time he sees his partner talking to someone else.

Siente celo cada vez que ve a su pareja hablar con otra persona.

In a religious context, it can refer to concern for the glory of God.

His zeal for his faith led him to help those in need.

El celo por la fe lo llevó a ayudar a los necesitados.

From Latin 'zelus', which means 'zeal' or 'enthusiasm'.

pathological jealousy

Excessive jealousy that leads to extreme behaviors.

celos enfermizos

to have jealousy

To feel envy or distrust towards someone.

tener celos

to awaken jealousy

To provoke someone to feel jealousy.

despertar celos

envy

Desire for what others have.

envidia

suspicion

Belief that something is true without evidence.

sospecha

love

Intense feeling of affection for someone.

amor

Jealousy as an expression of anger or annoyance in a relationship.

He was jealous because his girlfriend went out with her friends without him.

Estaba celoso porque su novia salía con sus amigas sin él.

Jealousy as a joke among friends about relationships.

We joked about the jealousy he has about his ex.

Nosotros bromeamos sobre los celos que tiene de su ex.