gelosia
jealousy
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/d͡ʒe.loˈzi.a/
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Cultural Note
Italian literature and opera are filled with stories of gelosia. Verdi's Otello and many commedia dell'arte plots revolve around jealousy. The word also refers to Venetian window blinds ('gelosie'), historically used so jealous husbands could prevent their wives from being seen.
📝 Example Sentences
La gelosia può distruggere una relazione.
Jealousy can destroy a relationship.
Non è amore, è solo gelosia.
It's not love, it's just jealousy.
Morire di gelosia è un'espressione comune.
Dying of jealousy is a common expression.