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zealous and Spanish celoso
In English
zealous
enthusiastic / passionate
In Spanish
celoso
teme perder a alguien
Spanish "celoso" means: jealous
Why they get mixed up Spanish "celoso" is usually someone who feels romantic or possessive jealousy. English "zealous" is someone very passionate and enthusiastic about a cause or belief. Both come from Latin, and Spanish "celoso de su trabajo" does come close. Jealous in English is "jealous."
If you want to say...
- zealousferviente o entusiasta
- jealousceloso
- zealfervor
Examples
She's a zealous supporter.
Es una seguidora entusiasta.
He's zealous about his work.
Es muy ferviente con su trabajo.
The zealous lawyer fought for every detail.
El abogado ferviente luchó por cada detalle.
He is a zealous defender of animal rights.
Es un defensor ferviente de los derechos de los animales.
Common mistakes in Spanish
Incorrect: Es un abogado celoso: trabaja sin descanso.
Correct: Es un abogado entregado: trabaja sin descanso.
Celoso usually means jealous. For zealous, use ferviente, entusiasta or entregado.
Incorrect: Es un fan celoso del equipo.
Correct: Es un fan ferviente del equipo.
Use ferviente for a zealous fan.
Phrases you will hear
- a zealous supporterun seguidor ferviente
- zealous in his dutiesceloso de sus deberes
- zealfervor
- a zealotun fanático
- jealousceloso (por celos)
- enviousenvidioso
In a conversation
- A:
He's a zealous defender of animal rights.
Es un defensor ferviente de los derechos de los animales.
- B:
Is he a zealot?
¿Es un fanático?
- A:
No, he's just very passionate. Are you jealous?
No, solo es muy apasionado. ¿Tienes celos?
- B:
No, just impressed.
No, solo impresionado.
Test yourself
"A zealous fan" is a fan who is...
To remember it
Zealous = enthusiastic/passionate. Jealous (Spanish "celoso") = jealous.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spanish "celoso" mean?
Spanish "celoso" means "jealous". It looks like the English "zealous", which is exactly why it gets confused, but "zealous" means "enthusiastic / passionate".
Does English "zealous" mean the same as Spanish "celoso"?
Spanish "celoso" is usually someone who feels romantic or possessive jealousy. English "zealous" is someone very passionate and enthusiastic about a cause or belief. Both come from Latin, and Spanish "celoso de su trabajo" does come close. Jealous in English is "jealous."