passion

• Substantivo que designa uma emoção forte e intensa, muitas vezes difícil de conter, como entusiasmo, desejo ardente ou grande amor por algo ou alguém.

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

1. Strong emotionB1formal

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

   Paixão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosardoremotionexcitementfeelingfervorfireheatintensityvehemencezeal

   Antônimosapathycalmnesscoldnessdetachmentindifference

2. Intense interestA2formal

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

   Paixão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosardordevotioneagernessenthusiasmexcitementfervorfondnessinfatuationlovezeal

   Antônimosapathydisinterestindifference

3. Romantic loveB2formal

   Strong romantic or sexual desire.

   Paixão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosamourardorcravingdesirefervorflameinfatuationlovelustyearning