Portuguese Phrase
Você está com ciúmes?
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to ask if someone is feeling jealous or envious. It uses the construction 'estar com' (to be with) followed by the noun 'ciúmes', which describes a temporary emotional state rather than a permanent personality trait.
When to use
Use this in informal situations with friends, family, or romantic partners. It is appropriate when you notice someone acting possessive or reacting to someone else's success or attention.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vocêestácomciúmes
Estar com
Portuguese uses 'to be with' to express many physical and emotional states like hunger, cold, or jealousy.
Ciúmes (Plural)
The word is typically used in the plural form when describing the emotion of jealousy.
🗨In Conversation
Por que você fechou a cara quando o Paulo chegou?
Why did you make a face when Paulo arrived?
Você está com ciúmes?
Are you jealous?
✕Common Mistakes
Você é ciúmes?
Use 'estar' for temporary feelings; 'ser' implies you are the concept of jealousy itself.
Você está ciúme?
In Portuguese, the plural form 'ciúmes' is much more common when referring to the feeling.
↔Alternatives
Tá com ciúmes?
Jealous? (Informal/Shortened)
Você é uma pessoa ciumenta?
Are you a jealous person? (General trait)
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'ciúmes' is often discussed openly in relationships and is a frequent theme in Sertanejo music. While it can be a serious topic, the phrase is often used playfully to tease a friend or partner.