aficionado
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for aficionado, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person with a strong, informed enthusiasm for a particular hobby or interest.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use aficionado
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a wine aficionado
a true aficionado
Etymology
From Spanish aficionado, originally "fan of bullfighting" — a doublet of the English word "affectionate."
Full origin of aficionado →Frequently asked questions
What does “aficionado” mean?
The word “aficionado” means a person with a strong, informed enthusiasm for a particular hobby or interest. In plain terms, a knowledgeable enthusiast or devoted fan of something specific.
How do you pronounce “aficionado”?
“Aficionado” is pronounced uh-fihsh-uh-NAH-doh (/əˌfɪʃ.(j)əˈnɑ.doʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aficionado” in a sentence?
Here is “aficionado” used in a sentence: “He’s a real wine aficionado who can name a vintage by taste alone.”
What part of speech is “aficionado”?
“Aficionado” is a noun.
Where does the word “aficionado” come from?
The word “aficionado” comes from Spanish. From Spanish aficionado, originally "fan of bullfighting" — a doublet of the English word "affectionate.".
