ventilador
fan
ventilate
to circulate air
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-or
noun suffix
Ventilador means fan and is related to the English word ventilate0 (to circulate air0) with the Spanish noun suffix -or1.
noun
  1. fan
    A device with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation.
    Encendí el ventilador porque hacía mucho calor. // I turned on the fan because it was very hot.