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"Jealous" in Italian: geloso/a
geloso/a
Jealous in Italian is geloso (masculine) or gelosa (feminine): jeh-LOH-zoh / jeh-LOH-zah. Sono geloso means I'm jealous. Gelosia is the noun jealousy. Di marks who you're jealous of: geloso di lui.
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How to pronounce geloso/a
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jeh-LOH-zoh
/dʒeˈlo.zo/
Geloso stresses LOH: jeh-LOH-zoh. Soft g before e. Feminine gelosa ends with zah.
"Jealous" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| geloso / gelosa | jealous (m / f) Adjective agreement. | Adjective agreement. |
| sono geloso/a di… | I'm jealous of… Pattern with di. | Pattern with di. |
| gelosia | jealousy Noun. | Noun. |
| non essere geloso/a | don't be jealous Reassurance. | Reassurance. |
How to use geloso/a in real life
- 1Honest chat
Sono geloso, lo ammetto.
I'm jealous, I admit it.
Geloso for a male speaker.
- 2Friend teasing
Sei gelosa del suo nuovo lavoro?
Are you jealous of her new job?
Gelosa for a woman.
- 3Advice
Non essere geloso senza motivo.
Don't be jealous without a reason.
Geloso in a warning.
Mistakes English speakers make with geloso/a
Incorrect: Sono jealous di te.
Correct: Sono geloso/a di te.
Use geloso/a.
Incorrect: Lei è geloso.
Correct: Lei è gelosa.
Feminine agreement.
Good to know
Gelosia shows up in songs and soap-opera jokes. Mild envy of a trip can still use geloso in a light tone. Serious accusations need care—tone changes everything.
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Talking through a small insecurity
ChatPal
Sei geloso perché esco con i colleghi?
Are you jealous because I'm going out with colleagues?
You
Un po' geloso, sì. È stupido, lo so.
A bit jealous, yes. It's silly, I know.
ChatPal
Capisco. Non essere geloso: torno presto.
I understand. Don't be jealous: I'll be back soon.
You
Ok. Provo a non restare geloso tutta la sera.
Ok. I'll try not to stay jealous all evening.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Jealous" in Italian
Gender forms?
Geloso / gelosa / gelosi / gelose.
Jealous of someone?
Geloso/a di…
Noun?
Gelosia.
Envy vs jealousy?
Invidia is envy; gelosia is jealousy—overlap in casual talk.
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