passion

A noun referring to a strong and barely controllable emotion, enthusiasm, or intense desire for something or someone.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сильную и едва сдерживаемую эмоцию, энтузиазм или интенсивное желание чего-либо или кого-либо.esSustantivo que denota una emoción fuerte y difícil de contener, entusiasmo o deseo intenso hacia algo o alguien.frNom désignant une émotion forte et à peine contenue, un enthousiasme ou un désir intense pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un.deStarkes, oft kaum beherrschbares Gefühl, Begeisterung oder intensives Verlangen nach etwas oder jemandem.ptSubstantivo que designa uma emoção forte e intensa, muitas vezes difícil de conter, como entusiasmo, desejo ardente ou grande amor por algo ou alguém.zh指强烈而难以抑制的情感，如热情、酷爱或对某人某事的强烈渴望与迷恋。arاسم يدل على عاطفة قوية وجامحة، أو حماس شديد، أو رغبة مكثفة في شيء أو شخص.

1. Strong emotion B1 formal

   A very strong feeling, especially of love, anger, or enthusiasm.

   • He spoke with great passion about his work.
   • Her passion for music is evident in every performance.
   • The argument was filled with passion and anger.

   ruСтрастьesPasión (emoción intensa)frPassion (émotion intense)deLeidenschaftptPaixãozh激情arشغف

   Sinónimos: ardoremotionexcitementfeelingfervorfireheatintensityvehemencezeal

   Antónimos: apathycalmnesscoldnessdetachmentindifference

2. Intense interest A2 formal

   A strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular activity or subject.

   • She has a passion for painting.
   • His passion for cooking led him to become a chef.
   • They share a passion for traveling and exploring new places.

   ruСтрастьesPasión (interés intenso)frPassion (intérêt intense)deLeidenschaftptPaixãozh热情arشغف

   Sinónimos: ardordevotioneagernessenthusiasmexcitementfervorfondnessinfatuationlovezeal

   Antónimos: apathydisinterestindifference

3. Romantic love B2 formal

   Strong romantic or sexual desire.

   • Their relationship was full of passion and excitement.
   • The novel describes the passion between the two lovers.
   • He declared his passion for her in a heartfelt letter.

   ruСтрастьesPasión amorosafrPassion amoureusedeLeidenschaftptPaixãozh激情arشغف رومانسي

   Sinónimos: amourardorcravingdesirefervorflameinfatuationlovelustyearning

• passions plural form
• passions' possessive plural form
• passion's possessive singular form