Abanico (en. Fan)

/aβaˈ niko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An instrument used to move air.
She fans herself with a fan while waiting.
Ella se abanica con un abanico mientras espera.
A hand accessory used as a complement at social events.
The fan she carried was made of silk and very elegant.
El abanico que llevaba era de seda y muy elegante.
Variety or range of options.
The range of possibilities is wide in this company.
El abanico de posibilidades es amplio en esta empresa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vannus', which means 'fan'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a range of options
to have many alternatives or possibilities.
tener un abanico de opciones
to open up the range
to broaden the available options.
abrir el abanico

Related Words

fan
A machine that produces moving air.
ventilador
silk
A luxury material from which fans can be made.
seda
options
Alternatives that can be chosen.
opciones

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to someone who has many romantic options.
He has a range of suitors.
Él tiene un abanico de pretendientes.
Used in a context to refer to the diversity of styles.
That store has a very varied range of styles.
Esa tienda tiene un abanico de estilos muy variado.