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fans

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fans means fans in Spanish (admirers or supporters of a celebrity or team).

fans

Also: admirers, supporters
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General Spanish (RAE)
A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing three enthusiastic figures (fans) wearing matching red and blue team jerseys, jumping and cheering loudly.

📝 In Action

Los fans hicieron fila toda la noche para conseguir entradas para el concierto.

A2

The fans lined up all night to get tickets for the concert.

Ella tiene una base de fans muy leal en Latinoamérica.

B1

She has a very loyal fan base in Latin America.

El equipo agradeció a sus fans por el apoyo incondicional durante la temporada.

B2

The team thanked its supporters for the unconditional support during the season.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • base de fansfan base
  • club de fansfan club

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fans" in Spanish:

admirersfanssupporters

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fans

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish article is correctly used with the word 'fans'?

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👥 Word Family
fan(fan (singular))Noun
fanático/a(fanatic, dedicated fan)Noun / Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
planesflanes
📚 Etymology

A direct borrowing from the English word 'fans,' which is a shortened version of 'fanatics.' It entered Spanish usage primarily through media and sports coverage.

First recorded: Mid-20th century (in this specific usage)

Cognates (Related words)

English: fans

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'fanes' an acceptable plural form?

Yes, while 'fans' is the most common form, the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) accepts 'fanes' as a valid Spanish pluralization of the loanword.

Does 'fans' mean the same thing as the English word?

Absolutely. It means an enthusiastic admirer or supporter of a celebrity, team, hobby, or idea, just like in English.