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    Codicia (en. Greed)

    ko-ˈdi-sya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Avaricious desire to possess more than what is needed.
    The greed of some businessmen led them to exploit their workers.
    La codicia de algunos empresarios los llevó a explotar a sus trabajadores.
    Unrestrained eagerness to possess money or goods.
    Greed can ruin personal and family relationships.
    La codicia puede arruinar relaciones personales y familiares.
    That insatiable desire to accumulate wealth.
    His greed led him to commit illegal acts to obtain money.
    Su codicia lo llevó a realizar actos ilegales para obtener dinero.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cŏdicia', which means 'avarice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greed for gold
    Uncontrollable desire to accumulate wealth in the form of gold.
    codicia del oro
    fall into greed
    Succumbing to the excessive desire for possessions.
    caer en la codicia
    unbridled greed
    Excessive desire that has no limits.
    codicia desenfrenada

    Related Words

    avarice
    Excessive desire to earn more money or have more things.
    avaricia
    ambition
    Desire to achieve a goal, generally related to power or wealth.
    ambición
    selfishness
    Excessive concern for oneself and one's own interests.
    egoísmo

    Slang Meanings

    Gluttony for money.
    That guy is a real greedy person; he always wants more cash.
    Ese tipo es un verdadero codicioso, siempre quiere más billetes.
    Hunger for wealth.
    Greed consumes him; he is never satisfied with what he has.
    La codicia lo consume, nunca está satisfecho con lo que tiene.