Spanish

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Etymology

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From Old Spanish desvanar (to empty), from Latin dis- + vanus.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /desˈban/ [d̪ezˈβ̞ãn]
  • Audio (Venezuela):(file)
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: des‧ván

Noun

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desván m (plural desvanes)

  1. loft, attic

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