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    Cohetes (en. Rockets)

    /ko'et.es/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Objects that use fuel to fly and produce visual or sound effects.
    Rockets are popular at New Year's parties.
    Los cohetes son populares en las fiestas de fin de año.
    Devices used in space exploration.
    The rocket launched from the space platform.
    El cohete despegó de la plataforma espacial.

    Etymology

    The word rocket comes from the Italian 'corretto', which in turn is derived from the Latin 'currere', meaning 'to run' or 'to move quickly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to let off rockets
    To celebrate or party noisily.
    soltar cohetes
    to be like a rocket
    To be very agitated or nervous.
    andar como cohete

    Related Words

    fireworks
    Devices that are ignited to produce visual effects, similar to rockets.
    fuegos artificiales
    launcher
    Device or person that launches rockets.
    lanzador
    astrophysics
    Study of celestial bodies related to rocket technology.
    astrofísica

    Slang Meanings

    To be very excited or enthusiastic.
    Yesterday I was at the party and everyone was like rockets.
    Ayer estaba en la fiesta y todos estaban como cohetes.
    To make noise or a racket.
    In the neighborhood, the kids are letting off rockets everywhere.
    En el barrio, los niños andan soltando cohetes por todas partes.