Spanish word

coleccionista

Pronunciation

IPA/kolekθjoˈnista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)collector

Example

Él es coleccionista de monedas.

He is a coin collector.

Illustration for coleccionista (collector)

More examples

Mi abuelo fue un famoso coleccionista de relojes.

My grandfather was a famous collector of watches.

Core concept

Person who collects similar items and keeps them with labels or catalogs for their value or interest.

Common phrases

  • ser coleccionista de monedas

    coin collector

  • coleccionista de sellos

    stamp collector

  • coleccionista de arte

    art collector

Similar words

coleccionador: Collects items habitually and systematically, steadily expanding and maintaining a collection.
aficionado: Enjoys a field passionately as a hobby and gains knowledge or skill through active interest.
entusiasta: Has strong interest and lively enthusiasm for a topic or activity, showing eagerness and energy.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que dedica tiempo a reunir objetos similares por su valor histórico, estético o sentimental y que suele catalogarlos o exponerlos.

Word origin

A compound of colección 'collection' and the agentive -ista, ultimately deriving from Latin collectio and colligere 'to gather'.

Usage tips

  • Conversational questions like ¿Qué coleccionas? or ¿Desde cuándo coleccionas eso? are natural ways to invite details about a collection.

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