El fanático
Example: El fanático apoyó al equipo durante todo el campeonato intenso.
Definition
"El fanático" refers to a person who shows extreme enthusiasm and dedication towards a particular subject, activity, or group, often a sports team, as in the example phrase where the fanático supported the team throughout the intense championship.
Etymology
The word "el fanático" comes from the Latin 'fanaticus,' meaning 'inspired by a deity' or 'madly enthusiastic.' It originally described someone possessed by a religious fervor but evolved to mean anyone with intense passion or zeal, especially in modern contexts like sports or hobbies.
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"El fanático" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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