covet in Spanish
covet in Spanish is codiciar, desear — covet means to want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
covet in Spanish
codiciar
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
desear
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
What does "covet" mean?
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verb To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
"He coveted his neighbor's new sports car."
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covet in a sentence
- He coveted his neighbor's new sports car.
- She had long coveted a corner office with a view.
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What is "covet" in Spanish?
"covet" in Spanish is codiciar, desear. covet means: To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
How do you use "covet" in a sentence?
Example: "He coveted his neighbor's new sports car." In Spanish, "covet" is codiciar, desear.
Are there other ways to say "covet" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "covet": codiciar, desear.
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