abanico
/aˈβaniko/A handheld fan, typically made of paper, feathers, or fabric, used to create a cooling breeze by waving it.
El abanico de madera tallada era una obra de arte.
The carved wooden fan was a work of art.
Traditionally used in warm climates and as a fashion accessory.
A fan-shaped object or structure, such as a radiator or a type of architectural element.
El abanico del radiador ayuda a disipar el calor.
The fan-shaped radiator helps dissipate heat.
Used in technical contexts to describe objects with a fan-like shape.
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Cultural Context
Abanicos were historically used as a form of non-verbal communication in Spanish courts.
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Gender Agreement
Abanico is a masculine noun, so adjectives must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'un abanico pequeño').
📖Word Origin
From the Latin 'ventilāre' (to fan), derived from 'ventus' (wind).
📝Usage Notes
In modern usage, 'abanico' primarily refers to handheld fans, though it can also describe fan-shaped objects in technical contexts.