afición

English translation: supporters/fans

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Spanish term or phrase:afición
English translation:supporters/fans
Entered by: momo savino

08:08 Feb 9, 2007
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - Sports / Fitness / Recreation / football
Spanish term or phrase: afición
la afición del Inter ...
momo savino
Switzerland
Local time: 20:09
fans
Explanation:
the Inter fans. In this context you can even use the Italian word, "tifosi".

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Note added at 2 mins (2007-02-09 08:11:39 GMT)
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supporters is another option

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Note added at 4 hrs (2007-02-09 12:25:02 GMT)
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"Fans" or "supporters" are perfectly acceptable terms, "supporters" is possibly more formal.
Violent fans are often referred to as "hooligans" in the press.
Selected response from:

James Calder
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:09
Grading comment
gracias
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +6
fans


Explanation:
the Inter fans. In this context you can even use the Italian word, "tifosi".

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Note added at 2 mins (2007-02-09 08:11:39 GMT)
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supporters is another option

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Note added at 4 hrs (2007-02-09 12:25:02 GMT)
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"Fans" or "supporters" are perfectly acceptable terms, "supporters" is possibly more formal.
Violent fans are often referred to as "hooligans" in the press.

James Calder
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:09
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 264
Grading comment
gracias

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