envy

• Sustantivo que designa el sentimiento de disgusto o deseo envidioso provocado por los bienes, cualidades o la suerte de otra persona.

A noun referring to a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

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1. Feeling of jealousyB1formal

   A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

   Envidia

   • She felt a pang of envy when she saw his new car.
   • His success was the object of their envy.
   • Envy can be a destructive emotion if not controlled.

   Sinónimoscovetousnessenviousnessjealousyresentmentspite

2. Object of admirationB2formal

   A person or thing that inspires such a feeling.

   objeto de envidia

   • Her garden was the envy of the entire neighborhood.
   • His collection of rare books is the envy of all collectors.
   • The team's championship win made them the envy of the league.

   Sinónimosgloryjewelprideprizeshowpiece

• Verbo que expresa sentir desagrado o deseo envidioso provocado por los bienes, cualidades o la buena suerte de otra persona; también puede implicar querer tener algo que otro posee o desear su situación.

A verb used to express the feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

1. Feel jealous of someoneB1formal

   To feel a resentful longing for something that someone else has.

   Envidiar

   • I envy her ability to stay calm under pressure.
   • He envied his friend's new car.
   • She envied them for their beautiful garden.

   Sinónimosbegrudgecovetgrudgeresent

2. Wish for somethingB1informal

   To desire something that another person possesses.

   envidiar (desear lo ajeno)

   • I really envy your talent for painting.
   • They envied his success in business.
   • She envied the freedom of her traveling friends.

   Sinónimosbegrudgecovetgrudge