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zeloso

[zə-ˈlō-zō]
adjectivemasculinepl: zelosos
zealous, diligent, meticulous
1. showing great care and attention to detail in one's work or duties
He is a zeloso employee who never misses deadlines.
Ele é um funcionário zeloso que nunca perde prazos.
2. characterized by protective concern or vigilance
The zeloso guardian watched over the children carefully.
O guardião zeloso cuidava das crianças atentamente.
3. eager and enthusiastic in the pursuit of something
She was zelosa in her commitment to the cause.
Ela era zelosa no seu compromisso com a causa.
Synonyms
cuidadosodiligenteaplicadoatenciosodedicadometiculoso
Antonyms
negligentedescuidadodesatenciosopreguiçosodesleixado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zeloso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
zeloso
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
zeloso
Widely used and understood
Portugal
zeloso
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser zeloso com algo
olhar com zelo
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