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celo

zeal

noun SEH-loh Rare

Also means

jealousy

Usage Note

Celo in the singular means 'zeal' or 'dedication' (trabajar con celo = 'to work with zeal'). In the plural, celos means 'jealousy' (tener celos = 'to be jealous'). In Spain, celo also refers to adhesive tape (Sellotape/Scotch tape), a trademark that became a common noun — the Latin American equivalent is cinta adhesiva or scotch.

Examples

"Tiene celos de su hermano mayor."

Natural Translation

He is jealous of his older brother.

Literal Translation

He has jealousies of his older brother.

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