aficionada
8.0
A woman who loves and knows a lot about a hobby or subject, like music
- noun
- /ˌæfɪʃəˈnɑːdə/
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aficionada
- Many art lovers consider her an aficionada, as her knowledge of modern art is impressive.
Examples
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I am not the, uh, cartoon aficionada that you are.
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As a talented chef, she is known as a true aficionada of Italian cuisine.
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The documentary received rave reviews from film aficionadas who appreciated its depth and storytelling.
Synonyms
enthusiast
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3.4
A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject
stresses both passion and clear subject knowledge
aficionado
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7.7
A person who really likes and knows a lot about a subject or activity
is specific to a woman rather than any gender
fancier
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7.4
A person who loves and cares for a specific animal or thing as a hobby
applies to deep knowledge and passion beyond hobby focus
How Passionate
Surface Forms
aficionada singular
aficionadas plural
Etymology
Aficionada comes from the Spanish afición, which means 'fondness' or 'enthusiasm', and the feminine form shows it refers to a woman with that love. So an aficionada is a woman who is a passionate fan and often knows a lot about a hobby or subject.