Envíe (en. Send)

/enˈbi.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A feeling of wanting what another person has.
He feels envy for his colleague's success.
Siente envidia por el éxito de su compañero.
Resentment felt towards a person who possesses something that is desired.
Envy is a common feeling among artists.
La envidia es un sentimiento común entre los artistas.
Displeasure or discontent with the prosperity or happiness of others.
Envy can erode relationships between friends.
La envidia puede corroer las relaciones entre amigos.

Etymology

From Latin 'invidia', which means 'adverse look'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to throw envy
To express or manifest envy towards someone.
tirar envidia
to die of envy
To feel an intense desire for what another has, reaching a point where it affects emotional health.
morir de envidia

Related Words

jealousy
A negative feeling that arises when one feels that someone may take away something one possesses.
celos
rivalry
A situation of competition or confrontation between people.
rivalidad

Slang Meanings

To know that someone has something better than oneself.
That girl always makes me envious with her trips.
Esa chica siempre me da envidia con sus viajes.
To desire what others have.
I was envious of his new motorcycle.
Me dio envidia su nueva moto.