Aficionadas

/ˌæfiːsiəˈnɑːdəz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of aficionada; multiple female enthusiasts or fans of something.

Etymology

Spanish plural of 'aficionada,' following Spanish grammatical rules where feminine nouns ending in '-a' add '-s' for plural forms.

Kelly Says

This word reminds us that English happily adopts plural forms from other languages rather than creating our own—we say 'aficionadas' not 'aficionadoes,' showing how we respect the source language's grammar.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Plural feminine form of aficionada; perpetuates gendered categorization in English where it serves no linguistic function.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'aficionados' or 'enthusiasts' to avoid unnecessary gender marking in English.

Inclusive Alternatives

["enthusiasts","devotees","aficionados"]

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