aficionado

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is very knowledgeable and passionate about a particular subject.

  - "She is an aficionado of classical music."
  - "He is an aficionado of wine and can distinguish between different vintages."

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Synonyms

admirer , buff , connoisseur , enthusiast , expert , fan , follower , lover

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aficionado
admonition , advention , asion , conception , donation , station

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Variants

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afficionado , afficionados , aficionado , aficionados

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'aficionar' meaning 'to have a liking for' or 'to be fond of'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'aficionado' is most commonly used in English to describe someone who is passionate about a particular hobby or area of expertise.

2. In Spain, the term 'aficionado' is often used to describe someone who is a fan of a particular sport, such as bullfighting or football.

3. The term 'aficionado' is also used in the world of technology to describe someone who is an expert or enthusiast in a particular area, such as computer programming or cybersecurity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Connoisseur: A person who is an expert in the appreciation of fine art, wine, food, etc.

2. Collectors: Individuals who collect items of personal interest, such as stamps, coins, or artwork.

3. Enthusiast: A person who is very excited and passionate about a particular subject.

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Quotes

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1. Such are the issues that spark hot debate among pizza chefs and "aficionados". I recently visited some of the most dedicated pizza makers in the United States to have them demonstrate what makes their pizza special.

   - Harvey Steiman,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},30 June 2008

2. The quality varies with the individual authors, but both history buffs and "aficionados" of literary criticism will find food for thought here.

   - {it}Publishers Weekly{/it},8 Jan. 2001

3. When film "aficionados" speak of film noir, they usually refer to the look and attitude of certain films. As critics have found, such films do not form a genre; at best, they suggest a movement.

   - Bonnie Smothers,{it}Booklist{/it},15 Nov. 1999

4. Beyond scuba diving, North Carolina's Crystal Coast and Cape Lookout are famous for fishing. Although I'm not an "aficionado" myself, prospective anglers need only walk the docks of Moorehead City to book inshore or Gulf Stream excursions …

   - James Sturz,{it}New York Times{/it},26 Apr. 1998

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Culture

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The term 'aficionado' is often used to describe someone who has a deep and enthusiastic interest in a particular hobby or area of expertise. This could include collectors, connoisseurs, and fans. In literature, the term is often used to describe characters who are passionate about their interests, such as Hemingway's Jake Barnes in 'The Sun Also Rises' who is an aficionado of bullfighting.

How to Memorize "aficionado"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person deeply engrossed in their hobby or area of expertise, with a passionate expression on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aficionado' with the image of a knowledgeable and passionate expert.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'All Fans Are Crazy In Their Own Niche'

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