amateur

The word 'aficionado' in Spanish translates to 'amateur' in English. It usually refers to someone who is enthusiastic about a particular hobby, sport, or pastime but does not engage in it professionally or with the same level of expertise as a professional. The word is also often used to describe a person who is a big fan or a great admirer of something or someone.

Example sentences using: aficionado

Soy un aficionado al fútbol.

I am a fan of soccer.

This phrase expresses that the speaker has a strong interest or passion for soccer.

Ella es aficionada a la música clásica.

She is a fan of classical music.

In this sentence, it indicates that the woman has a liking for classical music.

Tenemos muchos aficionados al cine en nuestra ciudad.

We have many movie fans in our city.

This phrase conveys that there is a large number of people in the city who enjoy watching movies.