Spanish word

admirador

Pronunciation

IPA/aðmiɾaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfan

Example

Soy admirador de ese cantante.

I am a fan of that singer.

Illustration for admirador (fan)

More examples

El admirador dejó una nota en el camerino.

The fan left a note in the dressing room.

Core concept

Person watching an artist from a respectful distance.

Common phrases

  • ser admirador de

    be a fan of

  • admirador secreto

    secret admirer

Similar words

fan: Offers visible, enthusiastic support for a celebrity, team, or act.
aficionado: Pursues a hobby or interest deeply, with expertise and commitment.
seguidor: Tracks and follows someone's actions or updates consistently over time.
fanático: Becomes intensely obsessed, prioritizing passion over reason.

Definition in Spanish

Nombra a quien siente aprecio y admiración por alguien o por su obra, con matiz de respeto.

Word origin

From the Spanish verb admirar, itself from Latin admirari, plus the agent suffix -dor, literally 'one who admires'.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish admirador often implies respectful admiration rather than casual fandom, so speakers often use aficionado or seguidor for informal fans.

Other meanings

  • admirernoun
  • suitornoun

Opposites

  • detractordetractornoun
  • críticocriticnoun

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