pasión

/paˈsjon/
nounIntermediate
general

A strong and barely controllable emotion, such as love, anger, or hatred.

La pasión que sentía por ella era innegable.

The passion he felt for her was undeniable.

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Often used to describe romantic or intense emotional feelings.

general

A strong enthusiasm or devotion to a pursuit, activity, or cause.

Tiene una gran pasión por la justicia social.

He has a great passion for social justice.

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Can refer to a deep interest or commitment to something.

Collocations

pasión porpassion forcon pasiónwith passionsin pasiónwithout passion

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Related Phrases

la Pasión de Cristophrase
the Passion of Christ (religious term)

💡Pro Tip

Romantic vs. General Use

'Pasión' is often used in romantic contexts, but it can also describe enthusiasm for non-romantic pursuits like art, sports, or social causes.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'pasión' depends heavily on context. Pay attention to the surrounding words to determine whether it refers to an emotion or an enthusiasm.

📖Word Origin

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

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'pasión' can refer to both intense emotions and deep enthusiasm. The context usually clarifies the specific meaning.

Word Breakdown

pas-
suffering, strong emotion
root
+
-ión
noun-forming suffix
suffix
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