verb🔗ShareAbanicóTo blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise."We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."Disfrutamos estar al borde del acantilado, siendo abanicados por el viento.actionweathertechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbofetear, dar una nalgadaTo slap (a behind, especially)."The frustrated mother fanned her toddler's bottom after he refused to share his toys. "La madre frustrada abofeteó el trasero de su hijo pequeño después de que se negara a compartir sus juguetes.bodyactionsexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbanicarse, extenderse(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan."The peacock fanned its tail feathers, displaying their vibrant colors. "El pavo real abanicó las plumas de su cola, mostrando sus vibrantes colores.actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbanicóTo dispel by waving a hand-held fan."I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room."Intenté abanicar el olor desagradable fuera de la habitación.actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRealizar una maniobra que implica accionar la parte trasera superior de una pistola antiguaTo perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun."The cowboy fanned his revolver, quickly emptying it at the target. "El vaquero realizó una maniobra con su revólver, vaciándolo rápidamente contra el objetivo.militaryweaponactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvivar, atizar(metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned."Her teacher's encouragement fanned her passion for painting. "El aliento de su maestra avivó su pasión por la pintura.actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAventarTo winnow grain."The farmer fanned the harvested rice in the breeze to separate the grain from the chaff. "El granjero aventó el arroz cosechado en la brisa para separar el grano de la paja.agricultureutensilfoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
