verde de envidia
/beɾde de embidja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "green with envy" is translated into Spanish as verde de envidia.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is constructed using the adjective verde (green) followed by the preposition de (of/from) and the noun envidia (envy).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the process of becoming envious, the phrase is typically used with the reflexive verb ponerse, as in ponerse verde de envidia (to turn green with envy).
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the noun envidia can be used in the phrase dar envidia, which describes something so desirable that it makes others jealous, often in a complimentary way.
- The word envidia comes from the Latin invidia, which is derived from invidere, meaning 'to look upon' or 'to glare at'.
- In some Spanish contexts, describing someone as 'muy verde' refers to them being 'very green' in terms of experience, meaning they are a novice or inexperienced.
Examples in context
- Cuando se enteró del éxito de los demás, se puso verde de envidia.Upon finding out about the others' success, she turned green with envy.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the form verde de envidia.Tatoeba #854017 by macronoid, translation #554621 by FeuDRenais
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about a friend's promotion.
- MateoJuan recibió un ascenso y un aumento.Juan got a promotion and a raise.
- MaríaSeguro que todos están verde de envidia.I'm sure everyone is green with envy.
- MateoSí, especialmente los que no trabajan duro.Yes, especially those who don't work hard.
- MaríaEs normal que se sientan así, Mateo.It's normal for them to feel that way, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
