admirador

ad-mee-rah-dor

admirer?someone who respects or likes someone or something

Also:fan?a supporter of a public figure or a specific style

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Él es un gran admirador de la música clásica.

He is a big admirer of classical music.

Recibió una carta de un admirador secreto.

She received a letter from a secret admirer.

Soy un ferviente admirador de tu talento.

I am a fervent admirer of your talent.

To talk about a woman, simply change the ending to 'admiradora'. The word 'admirador' specifically refers to a male.

Mistake: "Using 'fan' for everything."

Correction: Use 'admirador' for a more respectful or romantic tone; 'fan' is often used for sports or pop culture.

You can use this word for someone you have a crush on (admirador secreto) or simply for someone whose work you respect (admirador de su arte).

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If you want to say 'I am a fan of your paintings' in a respectful way, which word is best?

admirar(to admire) - verb

admiración(admiration) - noun

admirable(admirable) - adjective

Can I use 'admirador' for a sports team?

It sounds a bit formal for sports. For a team, it's more common to use 'seguidor' or 'hincha'.

Is 'admirador' only for romantic feelings?

No! While it is used for 'secret admirers,' it is very commonly used to show professional respect for someone's talent or career.