Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
adepto
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈðepto/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupporter
Example
Él es un adepto del equipo.
He is a supporter of the team.
More examples
Siempre dice que es adepto de soluciones prácticas.
He always says he is a supporter of practical solutions.
Core concept
A devoted follower who actively promotes a doctrine, party, or public figure.
Common phrases
ser adepto de
be a supporter of
Similar words
seguidor: Follower who keeps up with and supports a person or group's activities and appearances.
partidario: Partisan supporter who backs a specific policy or side and acts in its favor.
simpatizante: Casual sympathizer who empathizes with a cause and shows noncommittal support.
fanático: Fanatic who is intensely obsessed and may express extreme or intolerant devotion.
Definition in Spanish
Indica a una persona que profesa y promueve con lealtad una doctrina, un partido o una figura pública.
Word origin
It derives from Latin adeptus (past participle of adipisci) via Medieval Latin and carries the sense of a person who has embraced and champions a doctrine or leader.
Usage tips
- Spanish adepto is not the same as English adept; it signals committed, often formal support and commonly appears as ser adepto de or adepto a, while seguidor or simpatizante fits casual fans.
Other meanings
- adherentnoun
- followernoun
Opposites
- adversarioopponentnoun