el
masculine
/ˈθelo/
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Translation
zeal, dedication
Word origin
From Latin 'zelus' ('zeal, ardour'), borrowed from Greek 'zelos'. The same root gives English 'zeal' and 'jealous'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- zelus
- English cognates
- zeal, jealous
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcelos
Examples
dedicación.
He works with great zeal and dedication.
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She looks after her plants with real zeal.
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His jealousy ruined the relationship.
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The cat is in heat this week.
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He defended his work with professional zeal.
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