Afficionados

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdoʊz/

Definitions of afficionados

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

Example Sentences

A1 Afficionados of cooking enjoy trying out new recipes.

A2 Movie afficionados often have a collection of DVDs.

B1 Wine afficionados can distinguish between different grape varieties.

B2 Art afficionados appreciate the intricate details in famous paintings.

C1 Music afficionados attend concerts regularly to support their favorite artists.

C2 Literature afficionados delve deep into the works of renowned authors to analyze themes and motifs.

Examples of afficionados in a Sentence

formal Art afficionados often gather at gallery openings to discuss the latest exhibits.

informal Movie afficionados can't wait for the next blockbuster to hit theaters.

slang Music afficionados are always on the lookout for underground bands to discover.

figurative Literature afficionados devour books like candy, always hungry for more stories.

Grammatical Forms of afficionados

past tense

afficionadosed

plural

afficionados

comparative

more afficionado

superlative

most afficionado

present tense

afficionados

future tense

will afficionado

perfect tense

have afficionadoed

continuous tense

are afficionadoing

singular

afficionado

positive degree

afficionado

infinitive

to afficionado

gerund

afficionadoing

participle

afficionadoed

Origin and Evolution of afficionados

First Known Use: 1830 year
Language of Origin: Spanish
Story behind the word: The word 'aficionados' originated in Spanish.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Spanish to refer to ardent fans or enthusiasts, the term 'aficionados' has since been adopted into English to describe individuals who are passionate and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity.