appassionato
passionate
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/appassjoˈnaːto/
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Cultural Note
Being 'appassionato' is considered a positive trait in Italian culture, reflecting intensity and depth of feeling. In music, 'appassionata' is a tempo marking (as in Beethoven's famous sonata). In romance, it describes someone who loves wholeheartedly and expressively.
📝 Example Sentences
È un uomo molto appassionato.
He is a very passionate man.
Il loro bacio era appassionato e intenso.
Their kiss was passionate and intense.
Sono appassionata di musica e di te.
I am passionate about music and about you.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | appassionate |
| masculine_plural | appassionati |
| feminine_singular | appassionata |
| masculine_singular | appassionato |