greed in Spanish

greed in Spanish is avaricia, codicia, avidez — greed means an excessive desire for more than one needs, especially money, food, or possessions.

greed in Spanish

avaricia

noun

A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

codicia

noun

A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

avidez

noun

A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

gula

noun

A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

cudicia

noun

A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

glotonería

noun

A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

What does "greed" mean?

noun An excessive desire for more than one needs, especially money, food, or possessions.
"His greed was his undoing."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

greed in a sentence

His greed was his undoing.
Your market gardener is not a well-breeched man, dependant as he is on the imponderables of glut, the inequities of distribution, and the greeds of wholesaler and retailer.

Similar words in Spanish

avarice covetousness gluttony

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "greed" in Spanish?

"greed" in Spanish is avaricia, codicia, avidez. greed means: An excessive desire for more than one needs, especially money, food, or possessions.

Are there other ways to say "greed" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "greed": avaricia, codicia, avidez, gula, cudicia, glotonería.

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