Also Visit: ESL: for Kids: Search aficionado in: Browse words next to: Browse the Dictionary: aficionado Main Entry: afi·cio·na·do Variant(s): also af·fi·cio·na·do \-ˈní¤-(ËŒ)dÅ\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural afi·cio·na·dos Etymology: Spanish, from past participle of aficionar to inspire affection, from aficií³n affection, from Latin affection-, affectio — more at Date: 1802 : a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity : aficionados of the bullfight> aficionados> and related topics at