Ferviente (en. Fervent)

/feɾˈβjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has great enthusiasm or passion.
He is a fervent defender of human rights.
Es un ferviente defensor de los derechos humanos.
That is hot or burning.
Volcanic lava is a fervent material.
La lava volcánica es un material ferviente.
That is carried out with intensity or vehemence.
The fervent prayer of the faithful filled the church.
La ferviente oración de los fieles llenó la iglesia.

Etymology

From Latin 'ferventem', which means 'to boil' or 'to be in ebullition.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

fervent love
An intense and passionate love.
ferviente amor
fervent desire
An intense and urgent desire.
ferviente deseo
fervent commitment
A commitment made with great dedication.
ferviente compromiso

Related Words

fervor
Intense feeling of passion and enthusiasm.
fervor
fervorous
That acts with fervor, very intense.
fervoroso

Slang Meanings

A person very enthusiastic about certain topics.
That girl is fervent in her beliefs about the environment.
Esa chica es ferviente en sus creencias sobre el medio ambiente.
Someone who supports something with great passion.
He is a fervent fan of that music band.
Es un ferviente fanático de esa banda de música.