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What does «el abanico» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el abanico
the fan
| Meaning | the fan |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | el ventilador |
| Register | Neutral |
«Prende el abanico, que hace un calor.»
Turn on the fan, it's boiling.
In the DR an electric fan is an «abanico». And with the blackouts, it is the first appliance you miss.
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- la nevera — the fridge
- la pabita — a little nap
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