be a fan

be a fan(
bi
 
ey
 
fahn
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. ser fan
My brother is a fan of action movies.Mi hermano es fan de las películas de acción.
b. ser aficionado
I like chess, but I'm not a fan.Me gusta el ajedrez, pero no soy aficionado.
c. ser admirador
I am a fan of that band too! I can't believe you know them.¡Yo también soy admirador de esa banda! No puedo creer que los conozcas.
d. ser fanático
He is a fan of fast cars and always goes to the races.Es fanático de los coches rápidos y siempre va a las carreras.
e. ser hincha (sports)
I bought a Messi jersey for my nephew. He is a fan of FC Barcelona.Le compré una camiseta de Messi a mi sobrino. Es hincha del FC Barcelona.
f. ser forofo (sports)
Although he can't skate, he is a fan of ice hockey.Aunque no puede patinar, es forofo del hockey sobre hielo.
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