nounfemininepl: passions / paixões
paixão
1. An intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction
She has a passion for music.
Ela tem uma paixão pela música.
2. Intense romantic or sexual love
Their passion was evident to everyone.
A paixão deles era evidente para todos.
3. Strong enthusiasm or desire for something
His passion for football never diminished.
Sua paixão pelo futebol nunca diminuiu.
4. The suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross (religious context)
The Passion of Christ is commemorated during Holy Week.
A Paixão de Cristo é comemorada durante a Semana Santa.
NYC Slang
a thing / obsession / ride or die (depending on context)
Related Idioms & Phrases
passion fruit - fruto da paixão / maracujá
crimes of passion - crimes passionais
with passion - com paixão
unbridled passion - paixão desenfreada
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