celo
- Dictionary
USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "cello" in the sense shown in 3).
el celo(
seh
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loh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (zoology)
c. estrus (female) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La hembra de la especie solo experimenta un periodo breve de celo cada año.The female of the species only experiences a brief period of estrus annually.
d. oestrus (female) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Había varias yeguas en celo y trajeron un padrillo para aparearlas.There were several mares in oestrus and they brought a stallion to mate them.
3. (registered trademark) (adhesive tape) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is a proprietary term owned by a brand (e.g., iPod).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. Scotch tape (registered trademark) (United States)
A word or phrase that is a proprietary term owned by a brand (e.g., iPod).
Regionalism used in the United States
Le voy a poner un poco de celo a la tapa del libro para que no se rompa más.I'll put a bit of Scotch tape on the book cover, so that it doesn't tear more.
b. Sellotape (registered trademark) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is a proprietary term owned by a brand (e.g., iPod).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Pega con celo los dos extremos de la cartulina.Stick the two ends of the card together using Sellotape®.
c. sticky tape (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Para colgar el póster, puedes utilizar celo.You can use sticky tape to hang the poster.
los celos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
4. (envy)
Los celos de un hermano son un sentimiento muy común entre niños pequeños.Jealousy of a sibling is a very common feeling among little kids.
5. (suspicion)
a. jealousy
El exceso de celos puede destruir una relación.Too much jealousy can destroy a relationship.
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