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How to Say "admirer" in Spanish

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admirador

/ad-mee-rah-dor//aðmiɾaˈðoɾ/

nounA2general
Use 'admirador' when referring to someone who deeply respects or appreciates a person, idea, or artistic work, often with a sense of admiration for their qualities.
A person in a crowd smiling and clapping their hands while looking up at a performer on a stage.

Examples

Él es un gran admirador de la música clásica.

He is a big admirer of classical music.

Recibió una carta de un admirador secreto.

She received a letter from a secret admirer.

Soy un ferviente admirador de tu talento.

I am a fervent admirer of your talent.

Changing Gender

To talk about a woman, simply change the ending to 'admiradora'. The word 'admirador' specifically refers to a male.

Admirador vs. Fan

Mistake: “Using 'fan' for everything.”

Correction: Use 'admirador' for a more respectful or romantic tone; 'fan' is often used for sports or pop culture.

fan

/fahn//fan/

nounB1informal
Use 'fan' when referring to someone who is a devoted follower or enthusiast of a particular person (like a celebrity), a team, a genre, or a hobby.
A cartoon illustration showing a smiling person enthusiastically raising their arms, dressed in simple red and white fan gear, representing an admirer or supporter.

Examples

Ella es una gran fan de los libros de ciencia ficción.

She is a big fan of science fiction books.

Los fans hicieron fila toda la noche para ver la película.

The fans lined up all night to see the movie.

Mi hermano es el fan número uno de ese equipo de fútbol.

My brother is the number one fan of that soccer team.

Gender Usage

"Fan" is the same word whether you are talking about a man (el fan) or a woman (la fan). Only the article (el/la) changes to match the person's gender.

Plural Form

Mistake: “Using *fanes* as the plural.”

Correction: The correct plural is *fans*, following the English spelling, which is accepted in Spanish. Example: *los fans*.

Admirador vs. Fan

Learners often use 'admirador' for all situations where an English speaker would say 'admirer'. Remember that 'fan' is the preferred and more common term when expressing enthusiasm for popular culture, sports, or hobbies.

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