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celoso (adjective)

Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a CELL. A 'celoso' person wants to lock their partner in a CELL to protect them.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'celoso' instead of 'envidioso' when wanting someone else's possessions.

Using the preposition 'por' instead of 'de' (e.g., saying 'celoso por ti' instead of 'celoso de ti')...