Fanático (en. Fan)

/faˈnatiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An extreme supporter of a cause or belief.
He is a fanatic of football who never misses a match.
Es un fanático del fútbol que no se pierde ni un partido.
A person who has an excessive obsession or hobby.
The cinema fanatic has seen all the films by his favorite director.
El fanático del cine ha visto todas las películas de su director favorito.
An individual who expresses excessive and often irrational enthusiasm.
He became a technology fanatic, buying every new gadget that hit the market.
Se convirtió en un fanático de la tecnología, comprando cada nuevo gadget que salía al mercado.

Etymology

The term 'fanatic' comes from the Latin 'fanaticus', meaning 'belonging to a temple' or 'inspired by the gods'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fanatic about something
A person who shows great enthusiasm for a specific topic.
fanático de algo
religious fanatic
An individual who has extreme devotion to their religion.
fanático religioso
sports fanatic
A person who follows a team or sport with great intensity.
fanático del deporte

Related Words

fanaticism
The attitude of being a fanatic.
fanatismo
hobby
Passion or affinity for something.
afición
devotion
A feeling of love and respect for something.
devoción

Slang Meanings

Fan
That guy is a fan of classic rock, he never listens to anything else.
Ese tipo es un fana del rock clásico, nunca escucha otra cosa.
Ultra
He is an ultra of the team, always in the stands cheering.
Es un ultra del equipo, siempre en las gradas animando.