Admirador (en. Fan)
/admiˈɾaðor/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who admires someone or something.
He is an admirer of classical music.
Es un admirador de la música clásica.
An enthusiastic fan or follower of an artist or public figure.
She is a great admirer of the actress.
Ella es una gran admiradora de la actriz.
A person who openly expresses their admiration for someone.
The author's admirers follow her on social media.
Los admiradores de la autora la siguen en las redes sociales.
Etymology
From the verb 'admirar' with the suffix '-dor' which indicates someone who performs the action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have admirers
To be the object of admiration by other people.
tener admiradores
to be a secret admirer
To admire someone without that person knowing.
ser un admirador secreto
distant admirer
A person who admires someone from afar, without getting close.
admirador a distancia
Related Words
to admire
To feel respect and appreciation for someone or something.
admirar
admiration
Feeling of respect or appreciation towards someone or something.
admiración
fan
A person who passionately follows an artist or athlete.
fan
Slang Meanings
Fangirl/Fanboy
She is a fangirl of that rock band.
Es un fangirl de esa banda de rock.
Groupie
She is a groupie who follows all the concerts.
Ella es una groupie que sigue a todos los conciertos.