noun
aficionado
uh-fihsh-uh-NAH-doh
Aficionado (noun) means a person with a strong, informed enthusiasm for a particular hobby or interest. Example: “He’s a real wine aficionado who can name a vintage by taste alone.”
noun
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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.
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Common pairings
a wine aficionado
a true aficionado
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Word forms
- Plural
- aficionados, aficionadoes, aficionadi
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Etymology
From Spanish aficionado, originally "fan of bullfighting" — a doublet of the English word "affectionate."
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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.".
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