verde dall'invidia
The English phrase "green with envy" is translated into Italian as verde dall'invidia.
This phrase is used to describe a person who is consumed by envy.
Meaning: consumed by envy (phrase)
Did you know?
- The concept of envy in Italian culture is often linked to malocchio or the 'evil eye' which is believed to be triggered by the envy of others.
- The word invidia comes from the Latin 'invidere', which literally means 'to look closely at' or 'to look askance at'.
- In Italian culture, the color green is also heavily associated with 'hope', creating a linguistic tension between the positive and negative connotations of the same color.
Examples in context
- Quando ho visto il suo nuovo vestito, sono diventato invidioso mortale. Non riesco a non desiderare qualcosa di simile.When I saw her new dress, I became green with envy. I can't help but desire something similar.
- Vedere il suo nuovo smartphone mi ha reso verde di invidia. L'ho desiderato per mesi!Seeing his new smartphone made me green with envy. I've wanted it for months!
- Lei era verde dall'invidia quando ha visto il regalo.She was green with envy when she saw the gift.
Example conversation
Giulia tells Matteo about her luxury vacation.
- GiuliaHo passato due settimane alle Maldive!I spent two weeks in the Maldives!
- MatteoDavvero? Sono verde dall'invidia, Giulia.Really? I'm green with envy, Giulia.
- GiuliaÈ stato un viaggio fantastico e rilassante.It was a fantastic and relaxing trip.
- MatteoSpero di andarci anch'io l'anno prossimo.I hope to go there too next year.
