aficionado
nounmasculine/ɐfisjuˈnaðu/medium
a·fi·cio·na·do
Definition
A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity or subject; a devotee.
He is a true aficionado of classic cars.
The wine aficionado could identify the region blindfolded.
Common collocations
football aficionadowine aficionado
Etymology
Do espanhol 'aficionado', particípio passado de 'aficionar'.