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aficionado

[əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdəʊ]

aficionado Definition

a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.

Using aficionado: Examples

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

  • Example

    He is an aficionado of jazz music.

  • Example

    She is an aficionado of fine wine.

  • Example

    The museum attracts many art aficionados.

aficionado Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aficionado

Phrases with aficionado

  • a person who is devoted to a particular interest or activity

    Example

    He is an aficionado to classic cars.

  • a person who has a strong liking for something

    Example

    She is an aficionado for spicy food.

  • a person who is knowledgeable about a particular field or subject

    Example

    He is an aficionado in the field of computer science.

Origins of aficionado

from Spanish 'aficionado', meaning 'amateur'

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Summary: aficionado in Brief

An 'aficionado' [əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdəʊ] is a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime. It is often used to describe someone who is passionate about a particular interest or hobby, such as jazz music or fine wine. Synonyms include 'enthusiast,' 'fan,' 'devotee,' 'lover,' and 'buff.'

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