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    Cohete (en. Rocket)

    /ko'e.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A cylinder that expels gas at high speed to lift off.
    The rocket was launched into space on a scientific mission.
    El cohete se lanzó al espacio en una misión científica.
    A firework that explodes in the air.
    Rockets are a traditional part of New Year's celebrations.
    Los cohetes son parte tradicional de las celebraciones de Año Nuevo.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic 'quhēṭ', and this from the classical Arabic 'قُهَيْط‎' (quhayt).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to come down like a rocket
    To descend very quickly or with great intensity.
    bajar como un cohete
    to go like a rocket
    To move at high speed.
    ir como un cohete
    paper rocket
    A rudimentary device made of paper used for flying.
    cohete de papel

    Related Words

    star
    A celestial body that is in orbit.
    astro
    ship
    A spacecraft that travels into space.
    nave
    explosive
    Material that explodes or causes an explosion.
    explosivo

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts very quickly.
    That guy is a rocket, he always finishes his homework before the others.
    Ese chico es un cohete, siempre termina su tarea antes que los demás.
    A term used to describe something that is really good or impressive.
    That movie was awesome, I loved it.
    Esa película estuvo cohete, me encantó.