envy(
ehn
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vi
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la envidia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Upon seeing the expensive ring that Marta's husband bought for her, Maria was filled with envy.Al ver el anillo caro que el esposo de Marta le había comprado, María se llenó de envidia.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to covet)
a. envidiar
I envy his ability to remain composed under pressure.Envidio su habilidad de mantener la calma bajo presión.
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