El ventilador
Example: El ventilador está encendido porque hace mucho calor.
Definition
"El ventilador" refers to a device designed to create airflow by rotating blades, used to cool down spaces or provide ventilation. It is commonly employed in homes or offices to circulate air, especially when temperatures are high, as in the phrase 'El ventilador está encendido porque hace mucho calor.'
Etymology
The word "el ventilador" comes from the Spanish verb 'ventilar,' meaning 'to ventilate' or 'to air out,' combined with the suffix '-dor,' which indicates an agent or device. Thus, "ventilador" literally means 'that which ventilates.' It reflects the device's purpose of moving air to improve comfort.
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"El ventilador" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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