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invidioso

envious

adjective een-vee-DYOH-zoh Rare

Also means

jealous

Usage Note

Invidioso derives from invidia (envy) and describes a person consumed by envy of another's fortune or possessions. It differs subtly from geloso ('jealous'), which more often involves romantic possessiveness. The phrase non essere invidioso ('don't be envious') is a common colloquial caution. Agrees in gender: invidiosa, invidiosi, invidiose.

Examples

invidioso del successo del suo amico."

Natural Translation

He is envious of his friend's success.

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