How to Say "electric fan" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “electric fan” is “ventilador” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hace mucho calor, por favor enciende el ventilador.
It is very hot; please turn on the fan.
Compramos un ventilador de techo para el dormitorio.
We bought a ceiling fan for the bedroom.
El ruido del ventilador no me deja dormir.
The noise from the fan won't let me sleep.
Masculine Word
This word is masculine, so always use 'el' or 'un'. For example, 'el ventilador' or 'un ventilador nuevo'.
Plural Form
Since it ends in a consonant, just add '-es' to make it plural: 'los ventiladores'.
Fan vs. Hand Fan
Mistake: “Using 'abanico' for an electric fan in Spain.”
Correction: In Spain, 'abanico' is usually a handheld folding fan. Use 'ventilador' for the electric device to be clear.
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