Pasión (en. Passion)
/paˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A strong and burning feeling towards something.
His passion for music led him to become a composer.
Su pasión por la música lo llevó a convertirse en compositor.
Energy or fervor with which an activity is performed.
She works with passion on her project.
Ella trabaja con pasión en su proyecto.
Intense love or desire for another person.
The passion between them was evident.
La pasión entre ellos era evidente.
Etymology
From the Latin 'passio', which means suffering, and 'pati', which means to suffer or experience.
Common Phrases and Expressions
passion for life
Vital attitude and enthusiasm towards existence.
pasión por la vida
with passion
Doing something in an intense or fervent way.
con pasión
overflowing passion
A feeling that is expressed in an exuberant way.
pasión desbordante
Related Words
passionate
Showing passion for something.
apasionado
passionate (adjective)
Relevant to passion or that provokes it.
pasional
passionate involvement
State of being passionate.
apasionamiento
Slang Meanings
Excessive passion in a romantic relationship.
The relationship became a madness, full of passion, like young lovers.
La relación se volvió una locura, llenos de pasión, como jóvenes enamorados.
Extreme enthusiasm for a hobby or activity.
He has a lot of passion for surfing and practiced every day.
Él tiene mucha pasión por el surf y practicaba todos los días.