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feminine

/bentilaˈθjon/

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Translation

ventilation

Word origin

From Latin ventilatio, from ventilare ('to fan' or 'to expose to the air'), based on ventus ('wind').

Origin
Latin
Root
ventilatio
English cognates
ventilate, vent

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralventilaciones

Examples

.

The ventilation in the kitchen does not work well.

.

We need better ventilation in this room.

.

Open the window so that there is some airflow.

.

The ventilation system keeps the air fresh.

¡ !

What good ventilation this building has!

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