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aficionado
fan
Someone who is enthusiastic about something
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aficionado
Aficionado means fan and is an exact cognate of the English word.
aficionado
fan, enthusiast, aficionado
Someone who is enthusiastic or interested in something.
- Es un aficionado al fútbol desde niño = He has been a football fan since childhood
- Los aficionados llenaron el estadio = The fans filled the stadium
amateur
A dedicated fan who pursues something as a hobby rather than a profession is an amateur.
- Es aficionada a la guitarra, no es profesional = She’s an amateur guitarist, not a professional
- El torneo está abierto a aficionados y profesionales = The tournament is open to amateurs and professionals