celoso
jealous
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/θeˈlo.so/
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Cultural Note
Being called 'celoso/a' can be teasing or critical depending on context. In traditional culture, mild jealousy was sometimes romanticized as proof of love, but modern couples increasingly view excessive jealousy negatively. The diminutive 'celosito/a' softens it to a playful observation.
📝 Example Sentences
No seas celoso, solo es un amigo.
Don't be jealous, he's just a friend.
Es un poco celoso, pero lo hace porque me quiere.
He's a bit jealous, but he does it because he loves me.
Me pongo celosa cuando hablas con tu ex.
I get jealous when you talk to your ex.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | celosa |
| masculine | celoso |
| feminine_plural | celosas |
| masculine_plural | celosos |