la
feminine
/emˈbiðja/
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Translation
envy
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
mucha .
She is very envious of her older brother.
sentimiento destructivo.
Envy is a very destructive feeling.
¡ Japón!
How envious your trip to Japan makes me!
arruine .
Do not let envy ruin your friendship.
punzada .
He felt a pang of envy when he saw the prize.
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