noun
aficionado
uh-fihsh-uh-NAH-doh
noun
1
A person with a strong, informed enthusiasm for a particular hobby or interest.
"He’s a real wine aficionado who can name a vintage by taste alone."
"The festival draws film aficionados from all over the world."
How to Use Aficionado
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA knowledgeable enthusiast or devoted fan of something specific.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a wine aficionado
a true aficionado
Word Forms
aficionados plural, aficionadoes plural, aficionadi plural
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Etymology
From Spanish aficionado, originally "fan of bullfighting" — a doublet of the English word "affectionate."