How to Say "devotee" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “devotee” is “adicto” — use 'adicto' when referring to someone who is excessively or obsessively devoted to something, often to the point of addiction, like a fan of a sports team or a hobby.
adicto
ah-DEEK-tohaˈðikto
Examples
Los adictos al coleccionismo de sellos gastan fortunas.
Stamp collecting addicts spend fortunes.
Los adictos necesitan apoyo profesional.
Addicts need professional support.
Soy un adicto a la música clásica.
I am a devotee of classical music.
The Noun Form
When 'adicto' is used as a noun, it refers directly to the person. It functions just like 'doctor' or 'teacher' and can be pluralized ('adictos').
incondicional
een-kohn-dee-syoh-NAHLiŋkondiθjoˈnal
Examples
Los incondicionales del artista llenaron la sala de conciertos.
The artist's loyal supporters filled the concert hall.
Los incondicionales del equipo viajaron diez horas para ver el partido.
The team's loyal supporters traveled ten hours to see the game.
Ella es una incondicional de la ópera.
She is a devotee of the opera.
Using it as a person
When you use this as a noun, just put 'el', 'la', 'los', or 'las' in front of it to talk about a specific person or group of people.
amante
ah-MAHN-tehaˈman.te
Examples
Es un gran amante de la historia antigua y dedica su tiempo libre a investigarla.
He is a great lover of ancient history and dedicates his free time to researching it.
Mi abuelo siempre fue un gran amante de la ópera.
My grandfather was always a great lover of opera.
Los amantes de la naturaleza se reúnen aquí cada primavera.
Nature lovers gather here every spring.
Gender is Set by the Article
Even though the word 'amante' ends in '-e', it doesn't change form. You use 'el' for a male enthusiast ('el amante de la música') and 'la' for a female enthusiast ('la amante de la lectura').
devoto
de-BOH-tohdeˈβoto
Examples
Los devotos se arrodillaron ante la imagen de la Virgen.
The devotees knelt before the image of the Virgin Mary.
Miles de devotos visitaron el templo.
Thousands of devotees visited the temple.
La procesión estaba llena de devotos.
The procession was full of followers.
Los devotos de la Virgen llevan flores.
The followers of the Virgin carry flowers.
The plural form
When talking about a mixed group of men and women followers, use 'los devotos'.
Confusing with 'voto'
Mistake: “Hay muchos votos en la iglesia.”
Correction: Hay muchos devotos en la iglesia. 'Voto' means 'a vote' or 'a promise', while 'devoto' is the person.
Religious vs. Fanatic Devotion
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