fanáticos
/fah-NAH-tee-kohs/
fans
Enthusiastic fans showing their support for a team.
fanáticos(noun)
fans
?people who admire a team, artist, or hobby
enthusiasts
?people very interested in a specific topic
,followers
?supporters of a movement or person
📝 In Action
Los fanáticos del Real Madrid están celebrando en la calle.
A2The Real Madrid fans are celebrating in the street.
Somos fanáticos de la música rock de los años ochenta.
A2We are fans of eighties rock music.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de' with Fans
When you want to say what you are a fan of, always use the word 'de' (of) after 'fanáticos'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The English 'Fans'
Mistake: "Using 'los fans' exclusively."
Correction: While 'fans' is used in Spanish, 'fanáticos' is the standard, more formal way to say it in many regions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Gender rules
Use 'fanáticos' for a group of men or a mixed group of men and women. If the group is only women, use 'fanáticas'.
A fanatical person shows extreme and obsessive dedication.
fanáticos(adjective)
fanatical
?describing someone with extreme or obsessive views
obsessed
?describing someone who thinks too much about one thing
,bigoted
?describing someone intolerant of other views
📝 In Action
Ellos tienen unos comportamientos muy fanáticos.
B1They have very fanatical behaviors.
No debemos ser fanáticos con nuestras opiniones políticas.
B2We shouldn't be fanatical with our political opinions.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing groups
Because this word ends in '-os', it must match the group of people or things you are describing in both gender and number.
⭐ Usage Tips
Positive vs Negative
As a noun, it's usually positive (sports fans). As an adjective, it's often negative (intolerant or extreme).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fanáticos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'They are fans of the movie'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just say 'fans' in Spanish?
Yes! In many Spanish-speaking countries, the English word 'fans' is very common, especially in casual conversation about pop culture.
Is 'fanáticos' always a bad thing?
Not at all. If you are a 'fanático del café', it just means you really love coffee. It only sounds negative when talking about politics or religion where someone is being extreme.