Spanish word

fanático

Pronunciation

IPA/faˈnatiko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfan

Example

Soy fanático del fútbol.

I am a fan of football.

Illustration for fanático (fan)

More examples

En los conciertos, los fanáticos de la música corean las canciones.

At concerts, music fans sing along to the songs.

Core concept

Intensely devoted follower of a team, artist, or pastime.

Common phrases

  • fanático del fútbol

    football fan

  • fanático de la música

    music fan

  • fanático religioso

    religious fanatic

Similar words

aficionado: Enthusiast with deep knowledge and a refined, sustained interest in a cultural field or hobby.
hincha: Devoted sports follower who gives visible, vocal support at matches.
seguidor: Ongoing follower who tracks a person or group's updates, appearances, and activities.
admirador: Respectful admirer who feels sincere admiration for someone's talent, work, or character.

Definition in Spanish

Seguidor apasionado que apoya con gran intensidad a un equipo, artista u otra afición.

Word origin

Derived from Latin fanaticus (from fanum 'temple'), a word for religious frenzy that later broadened to denote intense personal devotion.

Usage tips

  • Spanish also uses the loanword fan for casual fandom, while fanático carries a higher intensity and more emphatic register.

Other meanings

  • fanaticnoun
  • fanaticaladjective

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