How to Say "amateur" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “amateur” is “aficionado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
someone who does an activity for fun, not as a job
Examples
Mi hermano es un gran aficionado al Real Madrid.
My brother is a big Real Madrid fan.
Los aficionados llenaron el estadio para ver el partido.
The fans filled the stadium to watch the game.
Using the 'a' link
When you want to say what you are a fan of, always use 'a' (to) followed by the thing you love. For example: 'aficionado a la música'.
Don't forget the 'a'
Mistake: “Soy aficionado la fotografía.”
Correction: Soy aficionado a la fotografía. You need the 'a' to connect the person to the interest.
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