What is the Spanish word for "greed"?

Learn how to say "greed" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

greed

Spanish

codicia

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Alternative translations of "greed"

avaricia
ambición
ansia
voracidad

Examples of how to use "greed" in Spanish

English
His downfall was his own personal greed.
Spanish
Su caída fue por su propia avaricia personal.
English
His greed ruined many friendships and trust.
Spanish
Su avaricia arruinó muchas amistades y confianzas.
English
She fought her greed and shared the food.
Spanish
Ella luchó contra su avaricia y compartió la comida.
English
Greed can make people ignore important values.
Spanish
La avaricia puede hacer que las personas ignoren valores importantes.
English
They criticized the company's greed during the meeting.
Spanish
Criticaron la avaricia de la empresa durante la reunión.

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