celos
jealousy
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈθelos/
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Cultural Note
Celos (almost always used in plural) is a constant theme in Spanish music, telenovelas, and daily conversation about relationships. The adjective 'celoso/a' (jealous) describes someone prone to jealousy. In some traditional Hispanic cultures, mild jealousy was seen as a sign of love, though modern attitudes increasingly recognize it as unhealthy. The phrase 'dar celos' means to make someone jealous on purpose.
📝 Example Sentences
Los celos pueden destruir una relación.
Jealousy can destroy a relationship.
No quiero que sientas celos, solo te quiero a ti.
I don't want you to feel jealous, I only love you.