Aficionado

Pronunciation: /əˌfɪʃiəˈnɑːdoʊ/

Definitions of aficionado

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

Example Sentences

A1 She is an aficionado of romantic comedies.

A2 As an aficionado of Italian cuisine, he loves to cook pasta dishes.

B1 Being an aficionado of classical music, she attends concerts regularly.

B2 He is a true aficionado of vintage cars, owning a collection of rare models.

C1 As an aficionado of fine wines, he has an extensive cellar with bottles from around the world.

C2 She is considered a fashion aficionado, always ahead of the latest trends and styles.

Examples of aficionado in a Sentence

formal As a wine aficionado, she could easily distinguish between different grape varieties.

informal He's a real coffee aficionado, always trying out new roasts and brewing methods.

slang She's a total sneaker aficionado, always rocking the latest kicks.

figurative He's an aficionado of all things vintage, from clothing to furniture.

Grammatical Forms of aficionado

• past tense: aficionadoed
• plural: aficionados
• comparative: more aficionado
• superlative: most aficionado
• present tense: aficionado
• future tense: will be aficionado
• perfect tense: have been aficionado
• continuous tense: being aficionado
• singular: aficionado
• positive degree: aficionado
• infinitive: to be aficionado
• gerund: aficionadoing
• participle: aficionadoed

Origin and Evolution of aficionado

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'aficionado' originated in Spanish, derived from the verb 'aficionar' which means 'to inspire affection or liking'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Spanish to refer to someone who is passionate or enthusiastic about a particular activity or subject, the term 'aficionado' has since been adopted into English to describe someone who is a devoted fan or enthusiast of something.