How to Say "Passion" in Latin

studium

neuter

For "passion" in the sense of a strong interest, Latin uses studium, "eagerness, devotion".

studium mūsicae means "a passion for music". For a burning passion, ardor is also used.

Meaning: object of passionate love or strong interest (noun)

Which one should you use?

passiō means "suffering" and is the word for the Passion of Christ. It does not mean a hobby or interest.

STOO-dee-um

studium first meant "zeal, eagerness". Its English descendant "study" kept only the sense of eager learning.

Pro dolorosa Eius passione, miserere nobis et totius mundi.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Tatoeba #2700013 by Martka, translation #2700019 by Martka
Quibus et praebuit seipsum vivum post passionem suam in multis argumentis, per dies quadraginta apparens eis, et loquens de regno Dei.
To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.
Tatoeba #6672197 by Reonaato, translation #11112627 by carlosalberto
Mūsica est studium meum.
Music is my passion.
Magnō studiō pingit.
She paints with great passion.

Two friends talk about their interests.

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