ventilador de techo
/bentiladoɾ de tet͡ʃo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'ceiling fan' is translated into Spanish as ventilador de techo. Wiktionary also lists abano.
Meaning: fan fixture on a ceiling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ventilador de techo | /bentiladoɾ de tet͡ʃo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| abano | /aˈbano/ | masculine |
This noun refers to a fan fixture mounted on a ceiling.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ventilador de techo is composed of ventilador (fan), de (of) and techo (ceiling).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Caribbean, Abanico de techo is a common term for a ceiling fan.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun ventilador changes to ventiladores. The rest of the phrase remains the same.
How do you pronounce it?
/bentiladoɾ de tetʃo/
Did you know?
- While ventilador is the standard term, people in the Caribbean often use abanico, which traditionally refers to a handheld folding fan.
- The word techo is used to describe both the 'ceiling' inside a house and the 'roof' on the exterior of a building.
- The word techo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'tile', as both derive from the Proto-Indo-European root *(s)teg-der, which relates to covering or sheltering.
Examples in context
- Por favor, encienda el ventilador de techo.Please turn on the ceiling fan.
- El ventilador de techo está funcionando mal.The ceiling fan is malfunctioning.
- ¿Podrías encender el ventilador de techo?Could you turn on the ceiling fan?
- El abanico de techo refresca la habitación.The ceiling fan cools the room.
- No me gusta el ruido del ventilador de techo.I don't like the noise of the ceiling fan.
- El ventilador de techo hace mucho ruido.The ceiling fan makes a lot of noise.
- Necesitamos instalar un ventilador de techo en la sala.We need to install a ceiling fan in the living room.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are in their living room during a hot afternoon.
- JavierHace mucho calor aquí.It is very hot in here.
- ElenaEnciende el ventilador de techo, por favor.Turn on the ceiling fan, please.
- JavierYa lo encendí, Elena.I already turned it on, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, Javier.Thank you, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ceiling fan” translations and entries abano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abano, de, techo, ventilador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
