Celosos (en. Jealous)

/θeˈlo.sos/ (en España) o /seˈlo.sos/ (en América Latina)

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who feels jealousy.
He is very jealous with his partner.
Él es muy celoso con su pareja.
One who harbors jealousy for someone's attention or affection.
My friends are jealous of my achievements.
Mis amigos son celosos de mis logros.
One who manifests jealousy.
She has become jealous since her ex-boyfriend arrived in town.
Ella se ha vuelto celosa desde que llegó su exnovio a la ciudad.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

brotherly jealousy
Jealousy that a brother feels towards another.
celos de hermano
to be jealous
To feel jealousy.
tener celos
unfounded jealousy
Jealousy that has no basis.
celos infundados

Related Words

jealousy
Feeling of envy towards others for what they have.
celos
envy
Discontent with someone else's possessions.
envidia
possessiveness
Tendency to want to possess others.
posesividad

Slang Meanings

To feel rage for something one does not have.
That girl is always jealous of what her friends have.
Esa chica siempre está celosa de lo que tienen sus amigas.
To demand exclusivity in relationships.
He became very jealous since he started dating her.
Él se volvió muy celoso desde que empezó a salir con ella.