ciumento

jealous, possessive

Intermediate Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation

/sjuˈmẽ.tu/

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Cultural Note

Jealousy in romantic relationships is a frequently discussed theme in Portuguese and Brazilian music, literature, and telenovelas. While excessive jealousy is criticized, a small amount is sometimes seen as a sign of love and caring.

📝 Example Sentences

O meu ex era muito ciumento.

My ex was very jealous.

Não precisas de ser ciumento, eu amo-te.

You don't need to be jealous, I love you.

Ela ficou ciumenta quando viu as mensagens.

She got jealous when she saw the messages.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
feminine_plural ciumentas
masculine_plural ciumentos
feminine_singular ciumenta
masculine_singular ciumento
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