Source:
Merriam-Webster
aficionado:
Main Entry: afiˇcioˇnaˇdo
Pronunciation: -'nä-(")dO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -dos
Etymology: Spanish, from past participle of aficionar to inspire affection, from afición
affection, from Latin affection-, affectio.
Date: 1845
: a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued
interest or activity : devotee<aficionados of the bullfight> <movie
aficionados>