aficionado

• Substantiv für eine Person, die sich sehr für eine bestimmte Tätigkeit, ein Thema oder einen Künstler begeistert und sich damit gut auskennt, z. B. für den Stierkampf oder ein bestimmtes Musikgenre.

A noun referring to a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or performer, such as bullfighting or a specific music genre.

1. Bullfighting enthusiastC1formal

   A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about bullfighting.

   Liebhaber des Stierkampfs

   • The aficionado explained the history of the matador's cape work.
   • Only a true aficionado could appreciate the subtlety of that pass.
   • The plaza de toros was filled with aficionados from around the world.

2. Music devoteeB2informalart

   A serious and passionate fan of a particular music genre or performer.

   Musikliebhaber

   • He is a jazz aficionado with an extensive vinyl collection.
   • Only a true aficionado of classical music would recognize that obscure composer.
   • The concert was a gathering of die-hard aficionados of the band.

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