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/em藞bi冒ja/

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Translation

envy

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Word origin

From Latin invidia ('envy, ill will'), from invidere ('to look upon with malice'), formed from in ('upon') and videre ('to see'). The same root gives English 'envy' and 'invidious'.

Origin
Latin
Root
invidia
English cognates
envy, invidious

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralenvidias

Examples

.

She is very envious of her older brother.

destructivo.

Envy is a very destructive feeling.

隆 Jap贸n!

How envious your trip to Japan makes me!

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Do not let envy ruin your friendship.

punzada .

He felt a pang of envy when he saw the prize.

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This word is taught in chapter 37, lesson 2: envidia, sudar, portada and 7 more words.