Mapusuan (en. Passionate)
ma-pu-su-an
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having intense feelings or desires.
He is passionate about his projects, which is why he is always successful.
Siya ay mapusuan sa kanyang mga proyekto, kaya't lagi siyang matagumpay.
Refers to intense love or affection.
Their passionate relationship is filled with joy and vigor.
Ang kanilang mapusuan na relasyon ay puno ng saya at sigla.
Having an inclination or attraction to something.
He is passionate about music and always plays the guitar.
Siya ay mapusuan sa musika at palaging tumutugtog ng gitara.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'puso' which means heart or desire.
Common Phrases and Expressions
passionate person
A person with intense feelings or emotions.
mapusuan na tao
passionate love
A type of love that is full of feelings and desires.
mapusuan na pagmamahal
Related Words
heart
The organ of the body that represents feelings; a symbol of love.
puso
patience
The ability to endure or wait with understanding.
pasensya
Slang Meanings
Quick to decide when in love
Andrew is so impulsive, he confessed to his crush right away.
Sobrang mapusuan ni Andrew, agad siyang umamin sa crush niya.
Impulsive or not thinking too much
That's why Carla got into trouble; she's too impulsive with her decisions.
Kaya nagka-problema si Carla, masyado siyang mapusuan sa kanyang mga desisyon.
Unplanned, dramatic in emotions
That's how impulsive people are; they’re always exciting but sometimes chaotic.
Ganyan talaga ang mga mapusuan, laging nakaka-excite pero minsan nagiging chaotic.