English–Spanish
“greedy” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/koðiˈθjoso/
Example
No seas codicioso con la comida.
Don't be greedy with your food.
How to say “greedy” in Spanish
“Greedy” in Spanish is codicioso.
A greedy figure hoarding stacks of money and possessions.
Example sentences with codicioso
En una relación, ser codicioso con el tiempo del otro causa conflictos.
In a relationship, being greedy with the other's time causes conflicts.
Tips for using codicioso
- Although it can be used figuratively for appetite ('voracious'), codicioso most often refers to craving wealth or possessions rather than simple hunger.