abanador
El abanador giraba suavemente para refrescar la habitación.
The fan rotated gently to cool the room.
A handheld or mechanical device used to create a current of air, typically for cooling or ventilation.
Compró un abanador eléctrico para el verano.
He bought an electric fan for the summer.
El abanador de techo mantenía el aire en circulación.
The ceiling fan kept the air circulating.
A person who fans someone, especially in a ceremonial or traditional context.
En la corte real, un abanador acompañaba al rey con un abanico de plumas.
In the royal court, a fan-bearer accompanied the king with a feather fan.
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Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'abanico'
'Abanador' refers to a fan (device) or a person who fans, while 'abanico' specifically refers to a hand fan. In everyday speech, 'ventilador' is the most common term for a fan.
Gold Rule
Use 'abanador' for traditional or literary contexts
Use 'abanador' when describing a ceremonial fan-bearer or in historical/poetic contexts. For modern devices, prefer 'ventilador'.
Word Origin
From Spanish 'abanar' (to fan) + '-dor' (suffix indicating an agent or instrument). The verb 'abanar' derives from 'abanico' (fan), which comes from the Latin 'ventilabrum' (fan), related to 'ventilare' (to ventilate).
Usage Notes
In modern Spanish, 'abanador' is less common than 'ventilador' (fan) or 'abanico' (hand fan). It is more frequently used in literary or historical contexts to refer to a person who fans someone, rather than the device itself.