noun🔗ShareAbanicoA hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself."During the hot summer picnic, many people used fans to keep themselves cool. "Durante el caluroso picnic de verano, mucha gente usó abanicos para mantenerse frescos.deviceutensilitemwearthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVentiladorAn electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.""We used electric fans to stay cool in the classroom because the air conditioning was broken." "Usamos ventiladores eléctricos para mantenernos frescos en el aula porque el aire acondicionado estaba averiado.devicetechnologymachineelectronicsutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbanicar, ventilarThe action of fanning; agitation of the air."The gentle fans from the handheld paper fans provided a brief respite from the summer heat. "El suave abanicar de los abanicos de papel portátiles proporcionó un breve respiro del calor del verano.actionnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbanicosAnything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail."The peacock spread its vibrant fans, displaying its beautiful feathers. "El pavo real extendió sus vibrantes abanicos, mostrando sus hermosas plumas.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAventador, abanicoAn instrument for winnowing grain, by moving which the grain is tossed and agitated, and the chaff is separated and blown away."The farmer used hand-held fans to separate the wheat from the unwanted chaff after the harvest. "El agricultor usó aventadores de mano para separar el trigo de la paja no deseada después de la cosecha.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAspasA small vane or sail, used to keep the large sails of a smock mill always in the direction of the wind."The fans on the back of the Dutch windmill spun quickly, automatically turning the whole mill to face the strong wind. "Las aspas en la parte trasera del molino de viento holandés giraban rápidamente, girando automáticamente todo el molino para enfrentar el fuerte viento.machinearchitecturetechnicalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbanicosA section of a tree having a finite number of branches"After the storm, several fans of the old oak tree lay scattered across the lawn, each a testament to the tree's age. "Después de la tormenta, varios abanicos del viejo roble yacían esparcidos por el césped, cada uno un testimonio de la edad del árbol.natureplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbanicarTo 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.technologydevicemachineelectricutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbofetear, dar una nalgadaTo slap (a behind, especially)."The bully tried to fans the little girl, but she quickly ran away. "El abusón intentó darle una nalgada a la niña, pero ella huyó rápidamente.bodyactionsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbanicarse, extenderse en abanico(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan."The protesters began to fan out across the park, each heading towards a different monument. "Los manifestantes comenzaron a extenderse en abanico por el parque, cada uno dirigiéndose hacia un monumento diferente.actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbanicarTo 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 mover la parte trasera superior de una pistola antiguaTo perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun."The cowboy in the movie fans his revolver, firing off a quick series of shots. "El vaquero de la película mueve su revólver, disparando una serie rápida de disparos.militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvivar, atizar(metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned."The encouraging words from the teacher fans the students' enthusiasm for learning. "Las palabras alentadoras del profesor avivan el entusiasmo de los estudiantes por aprender.energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAventarTo winnow grain."After harvesting, the farmer fans the rice in the wind to separate the grains from the chaff. "Después de la cosecha, el agricultor avienta el arroz al viento para separar los granos de la paja.agriculturefoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFan, aficionadoA person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport."I am a big fan of libraries."Soy un gran fan de las bibliotecas.personentertainmentsportgroupcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
