aficionados

[əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdəʊz]

aficionados Definition

people who are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.

Using aficionados: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aficionados" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wine tasting event was attended by many aficionados.

  • Example

    She is an aficionado of classical music.

  • Example

    The museum has a special exhibit for art aficionados.

aficionados Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aficionados

Phrases with aficionados

  • a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sports

    Example

    He is a sports aficionado who can talk for hours about his favorite teams and players.

  • a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about films

    Example

    She is a film aficionado who watches several movies a week and attends film festivals regularly.

  • a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee

    Example

    He is a coffee aficionado who roasts his own beans and experiments with different brewing methods.

Origins of aficionados

from Spanish 'aficionado', meaning 'amateur'

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Summary: aficionados in Brief

'Aficionados' [əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdəʊz] are people who are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime. It is often used to describe enthusiasts of wine, art, music, sports, films, or coffee. Examples include 'The wine tasting event was attended by many aficionados.' and 'She is an aficionado of classical music.' Synonyms for 'aficionados' include 'enthusiasts', 'devotees', 'fans', and 'buffs'.