Aficionados (en. Fans)

/afi.θjoˈnaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who has a great fondness for something, like a sport or an activity.

Soccer fans filled the stadium for the match.

Los aficionados al fútbol llenaron el estadio para el partido.

Enthusiastic admirer of a topic or activity.

He is an enthusiast of classic cinema and knows all the films.

Es un aficionado al cine clásico y conoce todas las películas.

A person who follows a hobby or cause with interest.

Astronomy enthusiasts organize observations at the observatory three times a month.

Los aficionados a la astronomía tres veces al mes organizan observaciones en el observatorio.

Derived from the Spanish verb 'aficionar', which comes from the Latin 'affectionem', meaning 'appreciation' or 'affection'.

fans of

people who have a passion for something specific, like a sport or an activity.

aficionados a

to be an enthusiast

implies that one has an interest or taste for a specific activity.

ser un aficionado

more and more fans

indicates an increase in the community of followers of something.

cada vez más aficionados

afición

Intense interest or taste for something.

afición

aficionada

The feminine form of 'aficionado', referring to women who are enthusiastic or passionate about something.

aficionada

fanático

A person who is extremely passionate about something, usually in an exaggerated way.

fanático

fan

I am a fan of the show; I don't miss any episode.

Soy un fan de la serie; no me pierdo ningún episodio.

follower

He is a loyal follower of the team.

Es un seguidor incondicional del equipo.

devotee

He is a devotee of classical music.

Es un devoto de la música clásica.