How to Say "supporter" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “supporter” is “defensor” — use 'defensor' when referring to someone who advocates for or defends a cause, idea, or group, especially in a more formal or principled way..
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defensor
/deh-fen-SOHR//defenˈsoɾ/
nounB1general
Use 'defensor' when referring to someone who advocates for or defends a cause, idea, or group, especially in a more formal or principled way.
Examples
Él es un firme defensor de los derechos de los animales.
He is a firm advocate for animal rights.
El abogado actuó como el defensor del acusado.
The lawyer acted as the defender of the accused.
Linking with 'de'
To show what someone is defending, use the word 'de' right after 'defensor'. For example: 'defensor de la paz' (defender of peace).
Gender Matching
Mistake: “María es un defensor.”
Correction: María es una defensora.
fanático
nounA2informal
Use 'fanático' primarily for someone who is an extremely enthusiastic fan or devotee of something, most commonly a sports team, band, or hobby.
Examples
Mi hermano es un fanático del Real Madrid.
My brother is a Real Madrid fan.
Fan vs. Advocate
Learners often confuse 'defensor' and 'fanático' by using 'fanático' for general support. Remember that 'fanático' implies intense, often excessive, enthusiasm, typically for sports teams or hobbies, while 'defensor' refers to someone who defends or advocates for a cause.
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