Spanish Conversation · Level 134
45 words
Spanish word
abanicar
Pronunciation
IPA/aβaniˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbfan
Example
Ella abanica al bebé con una revista.
She is fanning the baby with a magazine.
More examples
El camarero abanica a los clientes con un abanico.
The waiter fans the customers with a fan.
Core concept
Waving a handheld fan or magazine toward a person to cool them.
Common phrases
abanicar a alguien
fan someone
abanicar con la mano
fan by hand
abanicar las llamas
fan the flames
Similar words
soplar: Blowing air from the mouth or a machine to create a directed breeze.
agitar: Waving or shaking an object with the hand to set the surrounding air in motion.
ventilar: Opening windows or doors to replace indoor air with fresher outdoor air.
airear: Exposing clothes or a room to airflow to remove dampness or odors.
Definition in Spanish
Mover aire con la mano, un abanico u otro objeto hacia alguien para refrescarlo o darle alivio.
Word origin
Formed from the noun abanico 'fan' plus the verb suffix -ar, literally meaning to use a fan to move air.
Usage tips
- Often used transitively with a person marked by the preposition a (abanicar a alguien), and the instrument is normally introduced with con.