connoisseur
gb/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/ us/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/
C1
Inglés
ínyenc, műértő, szakértő
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
a connoisseur of [something]
She’s a connoisseur of Italian wine and can spot a cheap bottle instantly.
Az olasz borok igazi ínyence, és egy olcsó palackot azonnal kiszúr.
The gallery catered to connoisseurs who cared about provenance and detail.
A galéria azokat a műértőket célozta, akiknek fontos volt a művek eredete és a részletek.
As a coffee connoisseur, he insists on freshly ground beans.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is a connoisseur of art.
A művészet igazi értője.
My aunt is a connoisseur of chocolate.
A nagynéném a csokoládé igazi ínyence.
Error frecuente:
It is usually followed by of (a connoisseur of wine), not in. Spelling is often confused (double n and double s).
Significado
expert judge of quality and taste
Colocaciones
wine connoisseur
|art connoisseur
|a connoisseur of fine wine
|a connoisseur of modern art
|a connoisseur of classical music
|a true connoisseur
|a seasoned connoisseur
|a discerning connoisseur
|a connoisseur's palate
|connoisseurship
Sinónimos
aficionado (Emphasizes enthusiastic interest more than expert judgment.)
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expert (More general; does not necessarily imply refined taste.)
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gourmet (Used mainly for food and drink.)
Antónimos
novice (Has little knowledge or experience.)
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philistine (Shows little appreciation for art or culture.)
Temas
art
|food_and_drink
|culture
|shopping
Definición
someone who knows a lot about something and can judge its quality
A person with a lot of knowledge and refined taste, especially someone who can judge the quality of things like art, food, wine, or music.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
szakértő
B1
Patrón de uso:
a connoisseur of [something]
He calls himself a connoisseur of action movies, but he just watches whatever is on.
Azt mondja magáról, hogy az akciófilmek nagy szakértője, pedig csak azt nézi, amit éppen adnak.
Our team has a connoisseur of office snacks who rates every new brand.
A csapatunkban van valaki, aki az irodai nasik nagy szakértője, és minden új márkát lepontoz.
She’s a connoisseur of internet drama and always knows the latest story.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is a connoisseur of video games.
A videojátékok nagy szakértője.
She is a connoisseur of street food.
Az utcai ételek nagy szakértője.
Error frecuente:
In humorous use, it still normally takes of (a connoisseur of memes).
Significado
knowledgeable enthusiast (often playful)
Colocaciones
a self-proclaimed connoisseur
|a connoisseur of memes
|a connoisseur of reality TV
|a connoisseur of takeout
|a connoisseur of thrift stores
|an aspiring connoisseur
|a would-be connoisseur
|a connoisseur of vintage sneakers
|a connoisseur of craft beer
|a connoisseur of spicy food
Sinónimos
enthusiast (More neutral; less emphasis on judging quality.)
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buff (Often used for hobbies (e.g., a film buff).)
Antónimos
casual (Not deeply interested or knowledgeable.)
Temas
daily_life
|humor
|media
Definición
someone who thinks they know a lot about something
A person who knows a lot about a particular subject and talks about it with confidence, sometimes used humorously or ironically.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
connoisseur
AFI
GB/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/
US/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/
Sílabas y acento
con - nois - seur (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (seur)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: connoisseur
- Plural: connoisseurs
Familia de palabras
Forms
connoisseurs
noun
Advanced or less common
connoisseurship
noun
connoisseurial
adjective
Expresiones
a connoisseur of [something]
1/ə kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
expert on a specific thing
someone who knows a lot about something
Ejemplos
- He’s a connoisseur of single-malt whisky.
- She’s a connoisseur of contemporary dance.
- They hired a connoisseur of antiques to evaluate the collection.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My friend is a connoisseur of tea.
connoisseur's choice
1/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹz t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
business
premium option for experts
a product said to be the best
Ejemplos
- The menu highlights the chef’s tasting as the connoisseur’s choice.
- The ad calls it the connoisseur’s choice of dark chocolate.
- This bottle is marketed as the connoisseur’s choice for special occasions.
self-proclaimed connoisseur
1/sˈɛlf pɹoʊklˈeɪmd kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
person claiming expert taste
someone who says they are an expert
Ejemplos
- As a self-proclaimed connoisseur, he offered unsolicited opinions on every dish.
- She’s a self-proclaimed connoisseur of design, but she’s never studied it.
- The interview was full of advice from self-proclaimed connoisseurs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is a self-proclaimed connoisseur of coffee.