Usages of a ventoinha
No verão, ligo a ventoinha porque o quarto fica demasiado quente.
In summer I turn on the fan because the bedroom gets too hot.
À noite, fecho as cortinas e ligo a ventoinha, mesmo que esteja frio, caso o vizinho faça barulho.
At night I close the curtains and turn on the fan, even if it is cold, in case the neighbour makes noise.
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