amateur
“amateur” means “amateur” in Spanish (someone who does an activity for pleasure rather than for money).
amateur
Also: non-professional, hobbyist
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Él es un fotógrafo amateur muy talentoso.
A2He is a very talented amateur photographer.
Jugamos en una liga de fútbol amateur los domingos.
B1We play in an amateur soccer league on Sundays.
La película tiene un estilo amateur que la hace parecer muy real.
B2The movie has an amateur style that makes it seem very real.
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Borrowed from French 'amateur', which comes from the Latin word 'amator', meaning 'one who loves'. It describes someone who does something out of love for the activity rather than for money.
First recorded: Early 20th century (in Spanish sports journalism)
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