amateur

• Describe a alguien que realiza una actividad por placer o afición, no de manera profesional; también se aplica a algo hecho sin especialización o con poca calidad técnica.

Describes someone who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.

1. Not professionalB1formal

   Engaging in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession; done by non-professionals.

   aficionado (no profesional)

   • He is an amateur photographer who takes great pictures.
   • The amateur players lost to the professional team.
   • She enjoys amateur theater productions on weekends.

   Sinónimosavocationallaynonprofessionalrecreational

   Antónimosexpertmasterproprofessional

2. Lacking skill or experienceB2informal

   Showing a lack of professional skill or experience; not expert.

   aficionado, no profesional

   • His amateur attempt at fixing the car made it worse.
   • The report was full of amateur mistakes.
   • They gave an amateur performance at the talent show.

   Sinónimosbeginnerincompetentineptinexperiencednoviceunprofessionalunqualifiedunseasonedunskilleduntrained

   Antónimosadeptexpertmasterfulprofessionalproficientskilled

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que realiza una actividad o afición por placer, y no de manera profesional o remunerada.

A noun referring to a person who engages in an activity or pursuit for pleasure rather than as a profession.

1. Non-professional personA2formal

   A person who engages in an activity or sport for pleasure rather than for money.

   Persona no profesional

   • He is an amateur photographer who takes beautiful pictures.
   • The amateur golfers competed in the local tournament.
   • She plays tennis as an amateur on weekends.

   Sinónimosdabblerdilettanteenthusiasthobbyistlaymannonprofessional

   Antónimosexpertproprofessional

2. Beginner or unskilled personB1informal

   Someone who lacks skill or experience in a particular activity.

   Persona sin experiencia o habilidad

   • He's just an amateur when it comes to cooking.
   • Don't listen to that amateur advice.
   • The amateur mechanic tried to fix the car but failed.

   Sinónimosbeginnerdabblerdilettantelaymanneophytenewcomernonprofessionalnovice

   Antónimosexpertproprofessional