Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
ferviente
Pronunciation
IPA/feɾˈβjente/
Meaning
- adjectiveenthusiastic
Example
Soy un ferviente estudiante de español.
I am an enthusiastic student of Spanish.
More examples
Mi hermano es un ferviente seguidor del equipo local.
My brother is an enthusiastic supporter of the local team.
Core concept
A steady bright flame in the chest.
Common phrases
ferviente seguidor
enthusiastic supporter
ferviente creyente
enthusiastic believer
Similar words
apasionado: Radiates strong, fervent feeling and passionate intensity that affects behavior.
entusiasta: Acts with cheerful eagerness and upbeat readiness to participate.
fervoroso: Voices vigorous, heartfelt devotion or belief with noticeable fervor.
ardiente: Burns with a passionate, consuming desire or craving that feels emotionally intense.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene un entusiasmo ardiente y constante hacia algo o alguien.
Word origin
From Latin fervere 'to boil' via the Late Latin participle fervent-, originally 'hot' and later used figuratively for ardent or passionate feelings.
Usage tips
- More formal and emphatic than 'apasionado', often used in phrases like 'ferviente defensor' to indicate strong, lasting commitment.
Other meanings
- ardentadjective
- passionateadjective
Opposites
- indiferenteindifferentadjective
- desapasionadounenthusiasticadjective
Related words
- fervorfervornoun
- fervorosoferventadjective