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    Envidio (en. I envy)

    /enˈbiðio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feeling of discontent or resentment over someone else's good.
    Envy can destroy friendships.
    La envidia puede destruir amistades.
    Desire for what another person possesses.
    He feels envy over his professional success.
    Siente envidio de su éxito profesional.
    Attitude or behavior characterized by envy.
    His envy led him to speak ill of his colleagues.
    Su envidio lo llevó a hablar mal de sus compañeros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'invidia', meaning discontent over someone else's good.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be envious
    To feel desire or discontent for what another has.
    tener envidia
    healthy envy
    Feeling of admiration without resentment.
    envidia sana
    unhealthy envy
    Negative desire that can lead to wishes to cause harm.
    envidia malsana

    Related Words

    envious person
    A person who feels envy.
    envidioso
    jealous
    A person who experiences jealousy or envy.
    celoso

    Slang Meanings

    To throw envy
    When he sees someone has something he wants, he always throws envy.
    Cuando ve que alguien tiene algo que él quiere, siempre le echa envidia.
    To send bad vibes
    Don’t say anything to him, because he always sends bad vibes due to his envy.
    No le digas nada, porque siempre manda mala vibra por su envidio.