Spanish word

entusiasta

Pronunciation

IPA/entuˈsjasta/

Meaning

  • adjectiveenthusiastic

Example

Ella es muy entusiasta con su trabajo.

She is very enthusiastic about her work.

Illustration for entusiasta (enthusiastic)

More examples

Él es entusiasta del fútbol y va a todos los partidos.

He is enthusiastic about football and goes to every match.

Core concept

A person with bright eyes raising a hand to show eager, sustained interest.

Common phrases

  • ser entusiasta de

    be enthusiastic about

  • estar entusiasta por

    be enthusiastic about

  • persona entusiasta

    enthusiastic person

Similar words

entusiasmado: Becomes visibly excited and buoyant about a particular event or activity.
motivado: Acts with clear reasons or goals, sustaining effort to achieve them.
animado: Appears lively and spirited, bringing cheer and extra energy to the moment.
apasionado: Engages with strong, consuming passion and devoted interest.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene entusiasmo y expresa apoyo o interés activo por algo o alguien.

Word origin

Spanish entusiasta ultimately stems from Greek enthousiasmos 'divine inspiration' via Latin and Old French.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective it often marks a steady, positive disposition (ser entusiasta) whereas estar entusiasmado marks a temporary excited state.

Other meanings

  • enthusiastnoun

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