What does "celoso" mean in English?

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Spanish

celoso

English

jealous

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Alternative translations of "celoso"

envious
possessive
protective

Examples of how to use "celoso" in Spanish

Spanish
Es muy celoso de su intimidad.
English
He is very jealous of his privacy.
Spanish
Mi hermano siempre está celoso de mis amigos.
English
My brother is always jealous of my friends.
Spanish
No seas tan celoso con tus compañeros.
English
Don't be so jealous of your classmates.
Spanish
El perro del vecino también parece celoso.
English
The neighbor's dog also seems jealous.
Spanish
Su comportamiento celoso causó problemas en casa.
English
His jealous behavior caused problems at home.

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Es muy celoso de su intimidad.

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