No. 2,280 in Spanish

pasión

Intense emotion or enthusiasm; strong affection or excitement for something.

In a sentence

Su pasión por la música lo llevó a convertirse en compositor.
His passion for music led him to become a composer.
Here, 'pasión' refers to a deep enthusiasm or love for music that motivates behavior and action.
El partido se jugó con gran pasión por parte de ambos equipos.
The match was played with great passion by both teams.
In this usage, 'pasión' describes intense emotion and energy during an activity, in this case, a sports match.
La obra teatral capturó la pasión de los amantes trágicos.
The play captured the passion of the tragic lovers.
Here, 'pasión' is used to convey deep emotional intensity and romantic love, as depicted in dramatic artwork.

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