AFICIONADOS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Aficionado

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 19th century (denoting an amateur bullfighter): from Spanish, ‘enthusiast’, ‘amateur’, past participle of aficioner ‘become fond of’ used as a noun, based on Latin affectio(n-) ‘(favourable) disposition towards’ (see affection)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: əˌfɪʃ(j)əˈnɑːdəʊ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: əˌfɪsjəˈnɑːdəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic

Examples:
  • a crossword aficionado
  • aficionados of the finest wines

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