Ventilador (en. Fan)

/ben.ti.laˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Device that allows air circulation, generating a cool air current.
In summer, the fan is essential to keep the room cool.
En verano, el ventilador es esencial para mantener la habitación fresca.
Elements of an engine that help in its cooling.
The car's fan activates when the engine gets too hot.
El ventilador del coche se activa cuando el motor se calienta demasiado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ventilātor', which means 'the one who moves air'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at full blast
Expression indicating that something is done very quickly or intensely.
a todo ventilador
to fan
Expression indicating that someone is being allowed to speak or tell something.
dar ventilador

Related Words

air conditioning
System that cools the air of an environment.
aire acondicionado
ventilation
Process of moving air within a space.
ventilación
extractor
Machine that extracts air or vapor from a closed environment.
extractor

Slang Meanings

male admirer
That guy is a male admirer, always moving from side to side.
Ese tipo es un ventilador de hombre, siempre moviéndose de un lado a otro.
portable fan
I bought a portable fan to take to the beach.
Compré un ventilador portátil para llevar a la playa.