word
Spanish
aficionado
uh-fish-yuh-NAH-doh
əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
aficionado
Sounds like
Say 'uh-fish-yuh-NAH-doh'.
Dictionary meaning
A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a subject.
History and origin
Spanish — 'afición' (passion, enthusiasm).
Examples
- As a jazz aficionado, she had seen almost every major act live.
Common mispronunciations
uh-fiss-ee-oh-NAH-dohuh-fis-ee-NAD-oh
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