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jalousie

Pronunciación: [dʒəˈluːzi]

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Contexto: «architecture»

(noun) a type of window that has slats or angled panels. These panels can be adjusted to let in light and air while keeping out rain or strong sunlight.

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The old house had beautiful jalousies that let in a nice breeze during the summer.

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The room felt stuffy because it didn't have any jalousies to open.

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Do you prefer jalousies or regular windows in your home?

Contexto: «emotion»

(noun) a feeling of jealousy or anger that comes from wanting what someone else has. It's when you wish you had what a friend or someone else possesses.

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She felt a little jalousie when she saw her sister's new bicycle and wished she had one too.

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He didn't want to show any jalousie when his friend got an award; he was happy for him.

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Have you ever felt jalousie when someone else achieved something great?

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