aficionado
advancedC1/əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdoʊ/ · a-fi-cio-na-do
A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity or subject.
Meanings
A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity or subject.
ایک شخص جو کسی سرگرمی یا موضوع کے بارے میں بہت جانتا ہو اور جوش رکھتا ہو۔
شوقین
shauqeen
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- wine aficionado
- music aficionado
- art aficionado
Example Sentences
He is a true aficionado of classical music.
وہ کلاسیکل موسیقی کا ایک حقیقی شوقین ہے۔
Woh classical moseeqi ka aik haqeeqi shauqeen hai.
As an aficionado of Italian cuisine, she often visits new restaurants.
ایک اٹالین کھانے کی شوقین ہونے کے ناطے، وہ اکثر نئے ریستورانوں کا دورہ کرتی ہے۔
Aik Italian khanay ki shauqeen hone ke nate, woh aksar naye restaurant ka daura karti hai.
He has become a wine aficionado after years of tasting.
سالوں کی چکھائی کے بعد، وہ ایک شراب کا شوقین بن گیا ہے۔
Saalon ki chakhai ke baad, woh aik sharaab ka shauqeen ban gaya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'aficionado' as someone who is 'a fan' and associates it with passion.
Imagine a person passionately discussing their favorite wine at a tasting event.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one, for whom we might die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شوقین کا شوق خود اس کی معاش میں ہے۔
Shauqeen ka shauq khud is ki ma'ash mein hai.
The passion of the aficionado is inherently part of their livelihood.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Spanish "aficionado" — fond of, enthusiastic
First known use: 19th century
The term originated in Spanish, where 'aficionado' conveys a sense of passionate appreciation for a subject or activity. Adopted into English, it maintains this connotation of strong enthusiasm.