What is the Spanish word for "greedy"?

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

English

greedy

Spanish

codicioso

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Alternative translations of "greedy"

avaricioso
egoísta
glotón
acaparador

Examples of how to use "greedy" in Spanish

English
Don't be such a greedy person.
Spanish
No seas una persona tan codiciosa.
English
The greedy child grabbed all the cookies.
Spanish
El niño codicioso agarró todas las galletas.
English
She refused to share because she was greedy.
Spanish
Ella se negó a compartir porque era codiciosa.
English
Greedy investors chased unrealistic quick profits.
Spanish
Los inversores codiciosos persiguieron ganancias rápidas e irreales.
English
Don't be greedy when taking extra supplies.
Spanish
No seas codicioso al tomar suministros extras.

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