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 |