ventilador
/ben.ti.laˈðoɾ/noun★Beginner
formal
A device that circulates air to cool or ventilate a space, typically using rotating blades.
En verano, uso el ventilador para refrescarme.
In summer, I use the fan to cool myself down.
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Common in households, offices, and public spaces to improve air circulation.
Collocations
ventilador de techoceiling fanventilador portátilportable fanventilador de piepedestal fan
Synonyms
Related Phrases
poner el ventiladorphrase
to turn on the fan
💡Pro Tip
Common Types
Ventiladores can be floor-standing, tabletop, or ceiling-mounted.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'ventilare' (to fan, winnow), derived from 'ventus' (wind).
📝Usage Notes
In some regions, 'ventilador' may refer to both cooling and exhaust fans.
Word Breakdown
vent
wind
root-ilador
-er (agent noun suffix)
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés