Meaning
jealousy
In a sentence
La sua gelosia ha rovinato la serata.
His jealousy ruined the evening.
La gelosia può creare problemi in una coppia.
Jealousy can create problems in a couple.
Non provo gelosia per il tuo ex.
I don't feel jealous of your ex.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gelosia | feminine · singular |
| gelosie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually uncountable: ho gelosia is wrong; say provo gelosia, sono geloso/a, or have a fit of jealousy with una gelosia improvvisa.
- For romantic jealousy, gelosia is standard. Invidia is envy: wanting what someone else has, not fearing to lose someone.
- The noun is feminine singular: la gelosia. The person feeling it is geloso/gelosa, agreeing with the subject.