Me apasiona
/me apasjona/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for 'I am passionate about' is Me apasiona.
This phrase is used to express a strong interest in or a deep love for a particular activity or subject.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'It passions me', where the subject of the sentence is actually the thing being loved rather than the person experiencing the passion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase must match the object of your passion.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use Yo soy apasionado de to translate 'I am passionate about', but Me apasiona is much more natural in Spanish.
Did you know?
- The word pasión shares the same root as the English word 'passion', which originally comes from the Latin 'passio', meaning 'suffering' or 'enduring'.
- While Me apasiona describes a strong interest, using the adjective apasionado to describe a person often implies a romantic or intense emotional temperament rather than just a hobby.
- The word me in this phrase originates from the Latin accusative form of 'ego', which eventually evolved to serve as an indirect object in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Me apasiona la lectura.I am passionate about reading.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase with the noun 'la lectura'.Tatoeba #5716475 by arh, translation #5827400 by arh
- Me apasionan los helados.I am passionate about ice cream.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase with the noun 'los helados'.Tatoeba #5716476 by arh, translation #5827402 by arh
- Me apasiona la tecnología.I am passionate about technology.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase with the noun 'la tecnología'.Tatoeba #5716482 by arh, translation #5827406 by arh
- Me entusiasma mucho la fotografíaI am very passionate about photography
- Me encanta el fútbolI am passionate about soccer
- Soy un fanático de la modaI am a fashion enthusiast
- Soy una apasionada de la comida mexicanaI am passionate about Mexican food
- Me pirra el flamencoI am crazy about flamenco
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- AlejandroMe apasiona la música clásica.I am passionate about classical music.
- LucíaA mí también, es muy relajante.Me too, it is very relaxing.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta también el piano?Do you also like the piano?
- LucíaSí, me apasiona tocar el piano.Yes, I am passionate about playing the piano.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
