Spanish word

apasionante

Pronunciation

IPA/apasjoˈnante/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexciting

Example

El partido fue apasionante.

The match was exciting.

Illustration for apasionante (exciting)

More examples

Tuvimos una conversación apasionante sobre música.

We had a gripping conversation about music.

Core concept

An exciting, attention-holding experience.

Common phrases

  • conversación apasionante

    gripping conversation

  • experiencia apasionante

    gripping experience

Similar words

emocionante: A powerful emotional surge that thrills or moves, causing the heart to pound.
fascinante: Something that attracts and holds attention with mesmerizing appeal, hard to look away from.
interesante: A topic or thing that sparks curiosity and invites further exploration.
cautivador: A charming spectacle that enthralls people and keeps them absorbed.

Definition in Spanish

Califica un suceso o una experiencia que provoca gran interés y emoción en quien lo observa o vive.

Word origin

From pasión (Latin passio) plus the adjectival suffix -ante, the word describes something that provokes intense interest and emotion.

Usage tips

  • Although similar in form to English 'passionate', apasionante is typically used for happenings or works rather than to describe someone as passionate, where Spanish prefers apasionado/a.

Other meanings

  • grippingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • apasionadopassionateadjective
  • apasionarenthrallverb

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