The difference between Aficionado and Specialist
When used as nouns, aficionado means an amateur bullfighter, whereas specialist means someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
Specialist is also adjective with the meaning: specialised.
check bellow for the other definitions of Aficionado and Specialist
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Aficionado as a noun (obsolete):
An amateur bullfighter.
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Aficionado as a noun:
A person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a particular interest or activity (originally bullfighting); a fan or devotee.
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Specialist as an adjective (British):
Specialised.
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Specialist as a noun:
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
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Specialist as a noun (medicine):
A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.
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Specialist as a noun (US, military):
Any of several non-commissioned ranks corresponding to that of corporal.
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Specialist as a noun:
An organism that is specialized for a particular environment.
Examples:
"The tree ''Lepidothamnus laxifolius'' is a high alpine specialist found in high-altitude bog communities and in scrub."