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find passion

[fīnd ˈpaSHən]
verb phrase
encontrar paixão
1. to discover or develop a strong enthusiasm or intense interest in something or someone
She finally found passion in her career as a wildlife photographer.
Ela finalmente encontrou paixão em sua carreira como fotógrafa de vida selvagem.
2. to experience or uncover deep emotional connection or love
They found passion in their relationship after many years of marriage.
Eles encontraram paixão em seu relacionamento após muitos anos de casamento.
NYC Slang
find your fire / get your groove
Synonyms
discover enthusiasmdevelop interestuncover lovefind purposefind drive
Antonyms
lose interestbecome apatheticlose enthusiasmfeel indifferent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encontrar paixão
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
achar paixão
colloquial alternative using 'achar' instead of 'encontrar'
Rio de Janeiro
descobrir paixão
emphasis on discovery aspect
Portugal
encontrar paixão
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow your passion
have a passion for
pursue one's passion
spark passion
reignite passion
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