Pasion (en. Passion)
/paˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Emotional intensity experienced towards something or someone.
His passion for music led him to become a great composer.
Su pasión por la música lo llevó a convertirse en un gran compositor.
Deep attraction or interest in an activity or hobby.
Her passion for painting has accompanied her since childhood.
La pasión por la pintura la ha acompañado desde la infancia.
Romantic or loving feeling towards another person.
They live a boundless passion that unites them more each day.
Viven una pasión desbordante que los une cada día más.
Etymology
From Latin 'passio', which means 'suffering' or 'intense emotion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
love at first sight
Intense and sudden attraction to someone seen for the first time.
pasión a primera vista
follow your passion
Pursue what one truly loves or is interested in.
seguir la pasión
have a passion for something
Feel a strong interest or love for an activity or subject.
tener pasión por algo
Related Words
passionate
Someone who has a lot of passion for something.
apasionado
passionate intensity
State or action of being passionate.
apasionamiento
passionate
Referring to a passion.
pasional
Slang Meanings
To be super passionate about someone
That girl drives me crazy with passion.
Esa chica me tiene loco de pasión.
To spend quality time with someone you like
Let's spend the afternoon together, enjoying our passion.
Vamos a pasar la tarde juntos, a disfrutar de nuestra pasión.