CEFR C1

aficionado

noun

Meaning

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or pastime.

Examples

She's a wine aficionado and can identify different grape varieties by taste alone.
The art gallery attracted many aficionados eager to see the new exhibition.

Synonyms: fan, enthusiast, devotee, connoisseur

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aficionado (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌfɪʃiəˈnɑːdoʊ/

Definition

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or pastime.

Examples

She's a wine aficionado and can identify different grape varieties by taste alone.
The art gallery attracted many aficionados eager to see the new exhibition.
As a true aficionado of classic cars, he spends weekends restoring vintage models.

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