celoso

jealous

celoso(seh-loh-soh)

adjective

1. (envious)

a. jealous

Rita está celosa porque Ana gana más que ella.

Rita is jealous because Ana earns more than her.

2. (dedicated)

a. zealous

Timoteo es un supervisor muy celoso. Saca mucho provecho de su gente.

Timoteo is a very zealous supervisor. He gets a lot out of his people.

b. conscientious

Gracias a tus esfuerzos celosos, la empresa ha generado ganancias este trimestre.

Thanks to your conscientious efforts, the company has turned a profit this quarter.