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enthusiasts

[/ɪnˈθjuːziæsts/]
noun
entusiastas
1. People who are very interested in and eager about something; devoted fans or supporters of a particular activity, hobby, or subject
The group of car enthusiasts spent the weekend working on their vehicles.
O grupo de entusiastas de carros passou o fim de semana trabalhando em seus veículos.
2. People who show keen interest, passion, or zeal for a cause or activity
Jazz enthusiasts gathered for the annual music festival.
Os entusiastas de jazz se reuniram para o festival de música anual.
NYC Slang
heads, fanatics, crazy for (something)
Synonyms
fansdevoteesaficionadossupportersbuffsadmirerszealots
Antonyms
skepticscriticsdetractorsopponents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entusiastas
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
entusiastas / fãs
Fãs is also commonly used in informal contexts
São Paulo
entusiastas / apaixonados
Apaixonados may be used to emphasize passionate interest
Portugal
entusiastas / apaixonados
Both terms are used; apaixonados emphasizes emotional investment

Related Idioms & Phrases

enthusiasts of something - pessoas apaixonadas por algo
true enthusiasts - verdadeiros entusiastas
amateur enthusiasts - entusiastas amadores
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