ser aficionado

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. to be amateur
¿Eres pintor profesional? - No, solo soy pintor aficionado.Are you a professional painter? - No, I'm just an amateur painter.
a. to be keen on
Mis hijas son aficionadas al baloncesto, y juegan en el equipo local.My daughters are keen on basketball, and they play in the local team.
b. to be fond of
Soy muy aficionado a la lectura gracias a mi abuelo, que también lo era.I'm very fond of reading thanks to my grandfather, who was as well.
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