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"Envious" is an adjective which is often translated as "envidioso", and "jealous" is an adjective which is often translated as "celoso". Learn more about the difference between "envious" and "jealous" below.
envious(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. envidioso
Jorge was not an envious man and had no desire to be like his wealthy friends.Jorge no era un hombre envidioso y no le atraía en absoluto la vida de sus amigos ricos.
b. de envidia
Greta was aware of the envious looks her outfit was attracting.Greta era consciente de las miradas de envidia que atraía su conjunto.
jealous(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (envious)
2. (protective)
3. (suspicious)
a. celoso
He's jealous of all his wife's male friends.Está celoso de todos los amigos hombres de su esposa.
