English–Spanish
“jealous” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/θeˈloso/
Example
No seas celoso por eso.
Don't be jealous because of that.
How to say “jealous” in Spanish
“Jealous” in Spanish is celoso.
Someone leaning close to their partner while eyeing a third person anxiously.
Example sentences with celoso
¿Por qué estás celoso si solo son amigos?
Why are you jealous if they're only friends?
Tips for using celoso
- Use estar celoso or tener celos for a temporary feeling and ser celoso to describe a possessive personality, with ser sounding harsher.