geloso
jealous
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/dʒeˈloːzo/
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Cultural Note
Italian culture has an ambivalent relationship with jealousy. A little jealousy ('un po' di gelosia') is sometimes viewed as flattering, proving that someone cares. However, being 'troppo geloso' (too jealous) is recognized as controlling and unhealthy.
📝 Example Sentences
Non essere geloso, ti amo solo te.
Don't be jealous, I love only you.
È molto gelosa del suo ragazzo.
She is very jealous about her boyfriend.
Il mio ex era troppo geloso.
My ex was too jealous.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | gelose |
| masculine_plural | gelosi |
| feminine_singular | gelosa |
| masculine_singular | geloso |