Envidiosos (en. Envious)

/en-vi-ˈðjo-sos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has envy or manifests it.
I have always thought that envious people are not good friends.
Siempre he considerado que los envidiosos no son buenos amigos.
One characterized by envy.
His envious attitude has cost him many friendships.
Su actitud envidiosa le ha costado muchas amistades.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'envy', from Latin 'invidia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

healthy envy
Envy that is not destructive and can be motivating.
envidia sana
to be envious
To have the tendency to feel envy towards others.
ser envidioso
malignant envy
Envy that leads to wishing harm upon others.
envidia maligna

Related Words

envy
Feeling of wanting what another has.
envidia
jealousy
Feeling of rivalry or possession, especially in personal relationships.
celos
resentment
Feeling of resentment and animosity towards someone.
rencor

Slang Meanings

person who criticizes without reason
That guy is envious; he always speaks poorly of others.
Ese tipo es un envidioso, siempre habla mal de los demás.
someone who does not celebrate others' achievements
No matter what you achieve, there will always be envious people around you.
No importa lo que logres, siempre habrá envidiosos a tu alrededor.