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afición

ah-fee-syohn/afiˈsjon/

“afición” means “hobby” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

hobby, fondness

Also: interest
NounfA2
A child happily painting a colorful landscape on a canvas.

📝 In Action

Mi gran afición es la fotografía de paisajes.

A2

My great hobby is landscape photography.

Desde pequeño ha tenido mucha afición a la lectura.

B1

Since he was little, he has had a great fondness for reading.

Es bueno cultivar una afición para reducir el estrés.

B1

It is good to develop a hobby to reduce stress.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • aversión (dislike/aversion)
  • desinterés (lack of interest)

Common Collocations

  • tener afición a – to have a fondness for
  • gran afición – great hobby

the fans

Also: crowd
NounfB1
A group of cheerful people wearing matching team colors and cheering with their hands in the air.

📝 In Action

La afición del Real Madrid celebró el título en las calles.

B1

The Real Madrid fans celebrated the title in the streets.

El equipo necesita el apoyo de su afición mañana.

B1

The team needs the support of its fans tomorrow.

Es una afición muy apasionada y ruidosa.

B2

It is a very passionate and noisy crowd of fans.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • seguidores (followers)
  • hinchada (fans (often used in Latin America))

Common Collocations

  • afición local – home fans
  • fiel afición – loyal fans

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "afición" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: afición

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'My hobby is cooking'?

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👥 Word Family▼
aficionado(fan / amateur) — Noun
aficionar(to cause someone to like something) — Verb
aficionarse(to become fond of / to take up a hobby) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónpasiónmisión
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'affectio', which means 'affection' or 'a state of mind'. Originally, it described a feeling or attachment toward something.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: affectionFrench: affection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'afición' to mean 'affection' like in English?

Not exactly. While they share the same root, 'afición' usually means a hobby or being a fan. For 'affection' (love/warmth), Spanish speakers use 'cariño' or 'afecto'.

Is 'aficionado' the same as 'afición'?

No. 'Aficionado' refers to a person (a fan or an amateur), while 'afición' refers to the activity (the hobby) or the group of fans as a whole.

Does 'afición' only apply to sports?

No! You can have an 'afición' for painting, movies, gardening, or anything you enjoy doing in your free time.