What is the Spanish word for "jealous"?

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

English

jealous

Spanish

celoso

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Alternative translations of "jealous"

envidioso

Examples of how to use "jealous" in Spanish

English
Why are you so jealous of her success?
Spanish
¿Por qué estás tan celoso de su éxito?
English
She felt jealous when he smiled.
Spanish
Ella se sintió celosa cuando él sonrió.
English
Don't be jealous of your friend's success.
Spanish
No tengas celos del éxito de tu amigo.
English
He grew jealous of their close friendship.
Spanish
Se puso celoso de su estrecha amistad.
English
They were jealous after seeing the gift.
Spanish
Estaban celosos después de ver el regalo.

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