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envious

[ˈɛn.vi.əs]
adjective
invejoso
1. feeling or showing a desire to have something that someone else has
She was envious of her colleague's promotion.
Ela era invejosa da promoção de sua colega.
2. characterized by or arising from envy
He cast an envious glance at the award winner.
Ele lançou um olhar invejoso para o vencedor do prêmio.
NYC Slang
salty
Synonyms
jealouscovetousresentfuldesirous
Antonyms
contentsatisfiedgratefulunenvious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
invejoso
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
invejoso
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
invejoso
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
invejoso
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

green with envy
com olhos de inveja
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