Aficionada (en. Amateur)

/afiθjonaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A woman who practices or enjoys a hobby or activity.
She is an amateur photographer who always carries her camera.
Es una aficionada a la fotografía que siempre lleva su cámara.
An enthusiastic follower of a sport or activity.
She is a football fan and goes to all the matches.
Es una aficionada del fútbol y va a todos los partidos.

Etymology

From the term 'afición', which comes from the Latin 'affectio'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

film enthusiast
A person who greatly enjoys cinema.
aficionada al cine
cooking enthusiast
A person who has a great interest in cooking.
aficionada a la cocina
to be a fan of
Indicating that someone has a special liking for something.
ser aficionada a

Related Words

hobby
The interest or enjoyment in an activity.
afición
aficionado
A man who has a passion for something.
aficionado
fan
A person who shows great enthusiasm towards someone or something.
fan

Slang Meanings

extreme amateur
She is such an enthusiast that she doesn't miss a single related event.
Es tan aficionada que no se pierde un solo evento relacionado.
something freak
She is a freak of modern art.
Es una freak del arte moderno.