English–Spanish
“folding fan” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aβaˈniko/
Example
En el mercado compré un abanico de papel para el verano.
At the market I bought a paper folding fan for the summer.
How to say “folding fan” in Spanish
“Folding fan” in Spanish is abanico.
Handheld folding fan opened to create a breeze.
Example sentences with abanico
Colgaron un abanico en la pared como adorno.
They hung a fan on the wall as a decoration.
Tips for using abanico
- In addition to the physical fan, abanico appears in phrases like 'un abanico de opciones' meaning a range, and in dance or decor it can serve as a symbolic prop rather than just a cooling tool.