entusiasta
“entusiasta” means “enthusiastic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
enthusiastic
Also: keen, eager
📝 In Action
Ella es una profesora muy entusiasta.
A2She is a very enthusiastic teacher.
Recibieron la noticia con un grito entusiasta.
B1They received the news with an enthusiastic shout.
A pesar de los problemas, él se mantiene entusiasta.
B2Despite the problems, he stays enthusiastic.
enthusiast
Also: fan, buff
📝 In Action
Él es un entusiasta del cine clásico.
A2He is a classic cinema enthusiast.
La convención reunió a miles de entusiastas de la tecnología.
B1The convention gathered thousands of technology enthusiasts.
Como entusiasta de la cocina, siempre compro especias nuevas.
B2As a cooking enthusiast, I always buy new spices.
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How would you say 'He is an enthusiastic boy'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek 'enthousiastēs', which meant a person 'possessed by a god'. It implies a sense of divine inspiration or intense energy.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entusiasta' only for women because it ends in -a?
No! Many Spanish words ending in -ista or -asta (like 'artista' or 'dentista') stay the same for both men and women.
Can I use 'entusiasta' to say I'm excited about a party tonight?
It's better to use 'estoy entusiasmado' (I am excited) for a temporary feeling. 'Entusiasta' is usually for your overall personality or a deep interest.
Is this a formal word?
It's quite neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in books without it sounding too stiff or too casual.