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afición

hobby

noun ah-fee-SYOHN Less Common

Also means

passion

Usage Note

Afición carries warmth that pasatiempo lacks — it implies genuine enthusiasm, not just a way to pass time. In Spain it often refers collectively to sports fans: la afición del Real Madrid (the Real Madrid supporters). The related noun aficionado was borrowed directly into English.

Examples

"Su afición por la música es enorme."

Natural Translation

Her passion for music is enormous.

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