What is 'codiciar' called in English?

'codiciar' in English is called "Covet". Covet refers to: Desear algo que pertenece a otra persona, especialmente algo que está prohibido o fuera de alcance.

How do you pronounce 'Covet' and 'codiciar'?

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What is an example sentence for Covet in Spanish?

English: "He coveted his neighbor's new car." | Spanish: "Codiciaba el coche nuevo de su vecino."

verb

English to Spanish Dictionary

covet Meaning in Spanish (covet significado en español)

codiciar

Sinónimos:anhelardesear ardientementeambicionar

codiciar in English:covet

IPA:ko.ðiˈθjaɾ

Phonetic:ko-di-θi-ar

Plural: none

Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de covet en español es codiciar. (Desear algo que pertenece a otra persona, especialmente algo que está prohibido o fuera de alcance.)

Usage Note: This word is often used in a moral or religious context, referring to desires that are considered wrong or sinful.

Definitions of Covet

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verb
codiciar
To desire something belonging to another person, especially something that is forbidden or out of reach.
Desear algo que pertenece a otra persona, especialmente algo que está prohibido o fuera de alcance.

Example Sentences

casual

“He coveted his neighbor's new car.”

Codiciaba el coche nuevo de su vecino.

formal

“It is wrong to covet what others possess.”

Es incorrecto codiciar lo que otros poseen.

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Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

anhelardesear ardientementeambicionar

In English:

craveyearn forlong forhanker after

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

renunciardesinteresarse

In English:

renouncedisdainspurnrelinquish

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularcovets

past tensecoveted

past participlecoveted

present participlecoveting

adjectivecovetous