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passionale

passionate

adjective pahs-syoh-NAH-leh Rare

Usage Note

Passionale describes intense emotional or romantic fervour, often with an impulsive edge (un carattere passionale = a passionate temperament, un delitto passionale = a crime of passion). It is invariable for grammatical gender (un uomo passionale, una donna passionale) and takes the plural passionali. Less commonly, it can describe an ardent fan or supporter.

Examples

"È una persona molto passionale nei rapporti."

Natural Translation

She is a very passionate person in relationships.

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