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[fã (IPA: /fɐ̃/)]
nounmasculine/feminine (invariable)pl: fãs
fan
1. An enthusiastic admirer or supporter of a person, team, or activity
She is a huge fan of that singer.
Ela é uma grande fã daquele cantor.
2. A devoted follower of sports, entertainment, or pop culture
The fans cheered loudly at the stadium.
Os fãs aplaudiram bastante no estádio.
NYC Slang
stan, groupie, superfan
Synonyms
admiradorseguidoraficionadotorcedor
Antonyms
críticodetrator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Most common usage, widely accepted in all contexts
São Paulo
Standard usage in urban areas
Portugal
Used but less frequent; may use 'admirador' or 'adepto' alternatively

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser fã de alguém - to be a fan of someone
fã número um - number one fan
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