Receloso (en. Suspicious)

/reθeˈlo.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has jealousy or distrust towards something or someone.
He is a jealous friend who trusts no one.
Es un amigo receloso que no confía en nadie.
One who shows jealousy or suspicion.
She became jealous when she started seeing her partner talking to others.
Ella se volvió recelosa cuando empezó a ver a su pareja hablando con otras.
One who acts cautiously to avoid being deceived.
He is jealous about his secrets and doesn’t share them easily.
Es receloso con sus secretos y no los comparte fácilmente.

Etymology

From Latin 'recelosus', meaning 'one who has jealousy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be jealous
To feel distrust or jealousy towards someone or something.
estar receloso
to show jealousy
To demonstrate distrust or suspicion.
mostrar recelo
to be jealous of something
To have doubts or reservations about something.
ser receloso de algo

Related Words

to distrust
To feel jealousy, distrust, or jealousy.
recelar
jealousy
Feeling of possession and jealousy towards another person.
celos
distrust
Lack of trust in something or someone.
desconfianza

Slang Meanings

Extreme distrust
He is always jealous of his friends, as if he thinks everyone wants to harm him.
Siempre está receloso de sus amigos, como si pensara que todos le quieren hacer daño.
Irrational jealousy
His jealous behavior has led him to lose important relationships.
Su receloso comportamiento lo ha llevado a perder relaciones importantes.