apasionado
passionate
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/apasjoˈnaðo/
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Cultural Note
Being 'apasionado/a' is generally seen as a positive trait in Spanish-speaking cultures. Passion in love, work, and life is celebrated rather than restrained. The stereotype of the passionate Latin lover draws from this cultural appreciation of emotional intensity and expressiveness.
📝 Example Sentences
Es un amante apasionado.
He is a passionate lover.
Se dieron un beso apasionado en la despedida.
They gave each other a passionate kiss at the farewell.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | apasionada |
| masculine | apasionado |
| feminine_plural | apasionadas |
| masculine_plural | apasionados |