envejar

This is the 8726th most frequent Catalan word.


envejar

To envy.


In this sentence, 'envejar' expresses a feeling of envy towards others' successes.

Jo envejo els èxits dels meus amics.

I envy my friends' achievements.


Here, 'enveja' is used to show a differentiation, emphasizing the contrasting values that inspire envy.

Ella no enveja la riquesa, sinó la felicitat.

She does not envy wealth but rather happiness.


This sentence uses 'envejar' in a philosophical or proverbial context, discussing the general implications of envy.

Envejar mai porta a la satisfacció personal.

To envy never leads to personal satisfaction.