No. 2,175 in Portuguese
paixão
"Paixão" means "passion," referring to intense emotion or strong enthusiasm.
In a sentence
Minha paixão por música sempre me motivou a aprender novos instrumentos.
My passion for music has always motivated me to learn new instruments.
The word "paixão" here is used to describe a strong, intense interest or admiration for an activity—music.
Ela expressou sua paixão pelo futebol ao defender o seu time com entusiasmo.
She expressed her passion for soccer by defending her team enthusiastically.
In this usage, "paixão" refers to an intense love or fervor towards an activity or interest—soccer.
A paixão entre eles era evidente no modo como se olhavam.
The passion between them was evident in the way they looked at each other.
This use of "paixão" signifies romantic or physical attraction between individuals.
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