Spanish word

avaricia

Pronunciation

IPA/aβaˈɾiθja/

Meaning

  • feminine noungreed

Example

No soporto la avaricia de esa persona.

I can't stand that person's greed.

Illustration for avaricia (greed)

More examples

A veces la avaricia ciega a la gente.

Sometimes greed blinds people.

Core concept

Relentless drive to hoard wealth.

Common phrases

  • la avaricia

    greed

  • por avaricia

    out of greed

Similar words

codicia: Ravenous desire for financial gain and valuable goods, aiming to get more.
egoísmo: Tendency to favor one's own comfort and interests above other people's.
tacañería: Extreme reluctance to spend money, even in necessary situations.
ambición: Ambitious striving to reach greater success, rewards, or social standing.

Definition in Spanish

Tendencia intensa a acumular riquezas o posesiones, anteponiendo ese deseo a otras consideraciones.

Word origin

From Latin avaritia, from avarus 'greedy, stingy', originally denoting a tendency to keep or hoard possessions.

Usage tips

  • To express motive, Spanish often uses por avaricia, for example Lo hizo por avaricia.

Opposites

Related words

  • avariciosogreedyadjective
  • avariciosamentegreedilyadverb

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