fanático
/fah-NAH-tee-koh/
fan
Un fanático de los deportes celebrando con entusiasmo.
fanático(noun)
fan
?a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for something
enthusiast
?someone very interested in a particular activity
,supporter
?often used in the context of sports teams
📝 In Action
Mi hermano es un fanático del Real Madrid.
A1My brother is a Real Madrid fan.
Soy fanático de las películas de terror.
A2I'm a fan of horror movies.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de' with Fanático
To say what you are a fan of, always use the word 'de' (of) after fanático. For example: 'fanático de la música'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'a'
Mistake: "Soy fanático el rock."
Correction: Soy fanático del rock.
⭐ Usage Tips
Shortening the word
In very informal settings, people often just say 'fan' instead of 'fanático', just like in English!
Una persona fanática con una colección obsesiva.
fanático(adjective)
fanatical
?filled with excessive and single-minded zeal
obsessive
?being overly concerned with one thing
,bigoted
?intolerant of those with different opinions (stronger sense)
📝 In Action
Tiene una actitud fanática respecto a la política.
B2He has a fanatical attitude regarding politics.
No seas tan fanático, escucha otras opiniones.
B2Don't be so fanatical; listen to other opinions.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing People
When using this as an adjective, it must change to 'fanática' if you are describing a woman or a feminine object/idea.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fanático
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'I am a fan of coffee'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'fanático' for women?
If you are talking about a woman, you should change the ending to 'fanática'.
Is 'fanático' always a bad thing?
Not at all! When talking about sports or hobbies, it just means you're a big fan. It only has a negative tone when talking about extreme or intolerant beliefs.