B1 — Intermediatenoun
gelosia
jealousy, envy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
invidiapossessivitàrisentimentoastiolivore
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
fiduciagenerositàsicurezzaserenitàindifferenza
Usage note
'Gelosia' covers both jealousy (fear of losing someone) and envy. 'Invidia' is more precisely envy of someone else's possessions/success. 'Fare gelosia' = to make someone jealous.
Example
"La gelosia può rovinare anche le relazioni più solide."
"Jealousy can ruin even the most solid relationships."
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