/θeˈloso/
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Translation
jealous
Word origin
From celo ('zeal, jealousy'), from Latin zelus, itself from Greek zelos ('zeal, ardour'). The same root gives English 'zeal' and 'jealous'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- zelos
- English cognates
- zeal, jealous
Grammar
Femininecelosa
Masc pluralcelosos
Fem pluralcelosas
Examples
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My boyfriend is very jealous.
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Do not be so jealous of your friends.
verla .
He became jealous when he saw her with someone else.
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It is a dog that is jealous of its owner.
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Why are you so jealous today?
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