Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
fan
Pronunciation
IPA/fan/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)fan
Example
Soy fan de ese grupo.
I'm a fan of that group.
More examples
Mi hermana es una gran fan de ese escritor.
My sister is a big fan of that writer.
Core concept
A supporter wearing a team's jersey and cheering in the stands.
Common phrases
ser fan de
be a fan of
un fan incondicional
a die-hard fan
Similar words
aficionado: Knowledgeable enthusiast who enjoys and studies a particular hobby or subject.
fanático: Fanatically enthusiastic supporter marked by extreme passion and intense devotion.
seguidor: Someone who follows a person or team and regularly tracks their actions.
admirador: Person who admires someone or their creations, often with respect and affection.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que apoya o sigue con entusiasmo a un equipo, artista, obra o actividad, mostrando interés habitual.
Word origin
Comes into Spanish from English fan, which shortens fanatic and ultimately traces back to Latin fanaticus 'of a temple'.
Usage tips
- The plural is usually fans in Spanish, and both un fan and una fan are used for gender, though some speakers prefer fanático/fanática or seguidor/seguidora.