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    Celoso (en. Jealous)

    /θeˈloso/ (pronunciación en español), /seˈloso/ (pronunciación en América Latina)

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who experiences feelings of insecurity or distrust regarding someone's loyalty.
    He is very jealous and doesn't like her talking to other men.
    Él es muy celoso y no le gusta que ella hable con otros hombres.
    One who desires what others have, in a sense of envy.
    The girl was jealous of the attention her sister received.
    La niña era celosa de la atención que su hermana recibía.
    One who takes great care and protection over something or someone.
    He is very jealous of his garden; no one can enter without his permission.
    Es muy celoso con su jardín, nadie puede entrar sin su permiso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'zelosus', which means 'jealous', derived from 'zelus' meaning 'zeal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sickly jealousy
    Extreme jealousy that can cause problems in a relationship.
    celos enfermizos
    to be as jealous as a tiger
    Expression that describes someone who is very jealous.
    ser celoso como un tigre
    take jealousy calmly
    Not letting oneself be carried away by jealousy in a destructive way.
    tomar los celos con calma

    Related Words

    jealousy disorder
    Disorder of extreme and pathological jealousy.
    celotipia
    envy
    Feelings of discontent over the possessions of others.
    envidia

    Slang Meanings

    Jealous of someone else's life.
    Don't be jealous of what others have; everyone has their own path.
    No seas celoso de lo que tienen los demás, cada quien tiene su camino.
    Jealous as a dog.
    He is as jealous as a guard dog; he doesn't let anyone near his girlfriend.
    Está celoso como un perro guardián, no deja a nadie cerca de su novia.