Spanish word

abanico

Pronunciation

IPA/aβaˈniko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfolding fan

Example

En el mercado compré un abanico de papel para el verano.

At the market I bought a paper folding fan for the summer.

Illustration for abanico (folding fan)

More examples

Colgaron un abanico en la pared como adorno.

They hung a fan on the wall as a decoration.

Core concept

Handheld folding fan opened to create a breeze.

Common phrases

  • abanico plegable

    folding fan

  • abanico de mano

    hand fan

  • llevar un abanico

    carry a fan

Similar words

abanico plegable: Folds compactly along ribs so it closes flat for easy transport and personal fanning.
ventilador: Generates airflow by spinning blades with an electric motor to cool people or a space.

Definition in Spanish

Herramienta manual y plegable para abanicarse y refrescarse, usada tanto con fines prácticos como decorativos.

Word origin

From Spanish abanar 'to fan' plus suffix -ico, ultimately from Latin vannus 'winnowing fan'.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • paddle fannoun
  • rangenoun

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