Pasión (en. Passion)

/pa'sjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An intense and burning feeling towards a person, activity, or thing.
Her passion for art led her to become a famous artist.
La pasión por el arte la llevó a convertirse en una artista famosa.
Devotion or enthusiasm for a cause or activity.
Her passion for sports drives her to train every day.
Su pasión por el deporte la impulsa a entrenar todos los días.
An emotional state of great intensity that can be positive or negative.
The passion of the debate led to a fight.
La pasión de la discusión la llevó a una pelea.

Etymology

From Latin 'passio', meaning suffering or intense emotion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act with passion
To do something with great enthusiasm and energy.
actuar con pasión
overflowing passion
A feeling so intense that it seems uncontrollable.
pasión desbordante
hidden passion
An intense feeling that is not openly expressed.
pasión oculta

Related Words

appreciation
A positive and affectionate feeling towards someone or something.
aprecio
desire
An intense yearning for something.
deseo
love
A deep feeling of affection towards someone.
amor

Slang Meanings

To be crazy about someone.
He is so passionate about her that he does everything possible to see her.
Está tan apasionado por ella que hace todo lo posible por verla.
To have an extreme liking for something.
My friend has a crazy passion for video games.
Mi amigo tiene una pasión loca por los videojuegos.