Noun
/aboˈnaðo/
Definition: "Abonado" in Spanish refers to someone who pays a subscription fee or contributes financially on a regular basis. It can also refer to a person who is popular or well-liked.
Frequency of Use: The word "abonado" is commonly used in both oral and written contexts in Spanish. It is used to describe individuals who subscribe to a service or regularly make payments.
"Abonado" is part of several idiomatic expressions in Spanish:
1. Estar/ser abonado a: to have a liking for, to be inclined towards.
- Ella está abonada a la música clásica.
Translation: She has a liking for classical music.
2. Poco abonado: someone who is not very popular.
- El joven político es poco abonado en su región.
Translation: The young politician is not very popular in his region.
3. Abonado al éxito: someone who is constantly achieving success or is prone to succeeding.
- Carlos siempre ha estado abonado al éxito.
Translation: Carlos has always been prone to success.
The term "abonado" comes from the Latin word "abonātus," which means someone who has paid or contributed.
Synonyms: - Suscriptor (Subscriber) - Afilado (Sharp, clever) - Simpatizante (Supporter)
Antonyms: - Moroso (Delinquent, debtor) - Impopular (Unpopular) - Fracaso (Failure)