Inklingo

seguidor

seh-ghee-DOHR/seɣiˈðoɾ/

seguidor means follower in Spanish (social media or physical following).

follower, fan

Also: supporter, disciple
NounmA2
General
A friendly person walking along a path being followed by a group of cheerful people.

📝 In Action

Ella tiene más de un millón de seguidores en su cuenta.

A2

She has more than a million followers on her account.

Soy un fiel seguidor de ese equipo de fútbol desde niño.

B1

I have been a loyal fan of that soccer team since I was a child.

El candidato habló ante una multitud de seguidores.

B2

The candidate spoke before a crowd of supporters.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • detractor (critic/detractor)
  • rival (rival)

Common Collocations

  • fiel seguidorloyal follower
  • ganar seguidoresto gain followers
  • seguidor incondicionalunconditional supporter

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un seguidor natoto be a born follower (someone who naturally follows others)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "seguidor" in Spanish:

disciplefanfollowersupporter

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: seguidor

Question 1 of 3

If you want to say someone is a 'loyal follower', which phrase would you use?

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📚 Etymology

Derived from the Spanish verb 'seguir', which comes from the Latin 'sequi', meaning 'to follow' or 'to accompany'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: suiveurPortuguese: seguidorEnglish: follower

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'seguidor' masculine or feminine?

'Seguidor' is masculine. If you are referring specifically to a female follower, you would use the word 'seguidora'.

Can I use 'fan' instead of 'seguidor'?

Yes! 'Fan' is very common in Spanish, especially for celebrities or sports. However, 'seguidor' is slightly more formal and is the default word used by social media apps.

Does 'seguidor' always refer to a person?

Almost always. It refers to a person who follows someone's ideas, a team, or a social media profile.