ventilador

/ben.ti.laˈðoɾ/

fan

En verano, uso el ventilador para refrescarme.

In summer, I use the fan to cool down.

general

An electrical or manual device that circulates air to cool a room or person.

El ventilador de techo gira lentamente.

The ceiling fan spins slowly.

Me compré un ventilador portátil para el viaje.

I bought a portable fan for the trip.

In some regions, 'ventilador' can also refer to a car's cooling system component.

Collocations

Do not confuse 'ventilador' with 'aire acondicionado' (air conditioner), which cools air rather than just circulating it.

From Latin 'ventilare' (to fan, winnow), from 'ventus' (wind).

In some Latin American countries, 'ventilador' may also refer to a car's radiator fan.

vent

wind

root

-ilador

agent or device

suffix

Diccionario Español-Inglés