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Meaning of aficionada in English:

aficionada

noun

(also afficionada)

  • A female aficionado; (originally) a female devotee of bullfighting; (now usually) a woman or girl who is very enthusiastic about some activity, subject, or pastime.

Pronunciation

aficionada

/əˌfɪʃ(j)əˈnɑːdə/ /əˌfɪsjəˈnɑːdə/

Origin

Mid 19th century. From Spanish aficionada, supporter, enthusiast, feminine form corresponding to aficionado.