aficionado

Meaning

Noun

  • An amateur bullfighter.
  • A person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a particular interest or activity (originally bullfighting); a fan or devotee.

Origin

  • Borrowed from Spanish aficionado, past participle of aficionar. affectionate.

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