Celos (en. Jealousy)

/ˈθelos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Intense feeling of possession and insecurity in a romantic relationship.

Jealousy can ruin a relationship if not managed properly.

Los celos pueden arruinar una relación si no se gestionan adecuadamente.

Sensation of rivalry or distrust towards others perceived as a threat.

His success caused jealousy among his coworkers.

Su éxito le causó celos entre sus compañeros de trabajo.

Feeling of envy towards the possessions or achievements of others.

She feels jealous of her friend's life.

Ella siente celos de la vida de su amiga.

From the Latin 'zelus', which means 'zeal' or 'ardor'.

unfounded jealousy

Jealousy that has no basis in reality.

celos infundados

partner jealousy

Jealousy felt in a romantic relationship.

celos de pareja

to make someone jealous

Tactic of provoking jealousy in someone to elicit a reaction.

hacer celos

envy

Feeling of desiring what another has.

envidia

rivalry

Competition among two or more people.

rivalidad

distrust

Lack of trust or security in someone.

desconfianza

To make advances on someone

If you see your partner talking to someone else, you might feel that they are making advances on them.

Si ves a tu pareja hablando con alguien más, puedes sentir que le están echando los perros.

To get jealous

He got jealous when he saw his friend talking to his girlfriend.

Se puso celoso cuando vio a su amigo hablar con su novia.