Portuguese · Emotions & Feelings
Ciumento
[/siuˈmẽtu/]
Jealous
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling or showing envy of someone's achievements or advantages.
Que sente ou demonstra inveja das realizações ou vantagens de alguém.
Example
Ele fica ciumento quando ela fala com outros homens.
He gets jealous when she talks to other men.
Etymology
'Ciumento' derives from Latin 'zelosus', meaning jealous or envious, reflecting the emotional state associated with possessiveness throughout its history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ciumento' is primarily used in informal contexts within conversation, and although understood in formal writing, its use is less common there.