Celosía (en. Lattice)

/θe.loˈsi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of possessiveness or insecurity regarding another person's affection.
Jealousy can cause problems in a relationship if not properly managed.
La celosía puede causar problemas en una relación si no se maneja adecuadamente.
Emotional reaction that occurs when a threat to a romantic relationship is perceived.
His jealousy was evident when he saw his partner talking to another person.
Su celosía era evidente cuando vio a su pareja hablar con otra persona.
State of distrust or suspicion that can lead to possessive attitudes.
Jealousy often appears in people who have had bad romantic experiences.
La celosía a menudo se presenta en personas que han tenido malas experiencias amorosas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'zelosus', which means 'jealous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

partner jealousy
Feeling of jealousy experienced in the context of a romantic relationship.
celos de pareja
to suffer from jealousy
To experience strong unease or distrust due to the presence of a third party in a relationship.
sufrir de celos
irrational jealousy
Jealousy that has no foundation in reality but affects a person's behavior.
celos irracionales

Related Words

distrust
Lack of trust in someone or something.
desconfianza
insecurity
Condition of not feeling secure about oneself or one's relationships.
inseguridad
possession
Act of having or maintaining control over someone or something.
posesión

Slang Meanings

Uncontrolled feeling of jealousy.
I can't stand his jealousy; he goes crazy over anything.
No puedo soportar su celosía, se pone como loco por cualquier cosa.
Extreme jealousy that can lead to toxic situations.
Sometimes his jealousy is so intense that it feels like a toxic relationship.
A veces sus celos son tan intensos que se siente como una relación tóxica.