Fanático (en. Fanatic)

/faˈnatiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who fervently supports a team or a cause.
The soccer fan never misses a match.
El fanático del fútbol no se pierde ningún partido.
A passionate follower of an activity, hobby, or interest.
He is a fan of classical music and attends all the concerts.
Es un fanático de la música clásica y asiste a todos los conciertos.
Someone who shows extreme commitment to their ideology or beliefs.
The political fan defended his party with great fervor.
El fanático político defendía su partido a capa y espada.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fanaticus', which means 'belonging to a temple'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fan of something
A person who shows great passion or devotion for something specific.
fanático de algo
to be a fan of
To have great admiration or fervor for something or someone.
ser fanático de

Related Words

hobby
Interest or liking for something that is enjoyed.
afición
devotion
Intense and demonstrative feeling towards something or someone.
devoción
enthusiasm
State of mind of encouragement or strong interest.
entusiasmo

Slang Meanings

Fan
He is a fan of boxing and can't stop talking about his favorite fights.
Es un fana del boxeo y no deja de hablar de sus peleas favoritas.
Fanatic
That guy is a fanatic of horror movies; he has seen them all.
Ese tipo es un fanaático de las películas de terror; las ha visto todas.