Spanish Conversation · Level 79
60 words
Spanish word
envidiable
Pronunciation
IPA/embiˈðjaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveenviable
Example
Tu trabajo es envidiable.
Your job is enviable.
More examples
Mucha gente quisiera un horario envidiable como el tuyo.
Many people would like an enviable schedule like yours.
Core concept
A possession or quality that earns admiring jealousy.
Common phrases
un trabajo envidiable
an enviable job
un horario envidiable
an enviable schedule
una casa envidiable
an enviable house
Similar words
admirable: Arouses respect and praise because of notable excellence or moral worth.
deseable: Has clear appeal or usefulness that makes people want to obtain it.
atractivo: Draws attention through pleasing appearance or engaging qualities.
codiciado: Is highly sought after and hard to obtain due to its value or rarity.
Definition in Spanish
Que merece ser envidiado por sus cualidades o logros.
Word origin
The adjective is built from the noun envidia and the suffix -able, ultimately from Latin invidia (in- + vidēre 'to see'), meaning something that provokes envy.
Usage tips
- The adjective normally refers to things, achievements, or qualities rather than a person's emotional state, which is described by envidioso.