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cohete

rocket

noun koh-EH-teh Rare

Also means

firework

Usage Note

Cohete covers both space rockets (cohete espacial) and firework rockets (cohetes artificiales). Do not confuse with misil ('missile'), which implies a weapon system with guidance. In Mexican Spanish, cohetes frequently refers to fireworks — a usage less common in Spain where fuegos artificiales is preferred.

Examples

"El cohete fue lanzado con éxito al espacio."

Natural Translation

The rocket was successfully launched into space.

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