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    Cometa (en. Kite)

    /koˈmeta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Celestial body composed of ice and dust that travels through space.
    Halley's comet can be seen from Earth every 76 years.
    El cometa Halley se puede ver desde la Tierra cada 76 años.
    Toy that is flown with a string and is usually triangular in shape.
    The children play in the park flying colorful kites.
    Los niños juegan en el parque volando cometas de colores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cometa', and this from Greek 'komētēs', which means 'hairy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose the plot
    To deviate from the right path or from reality.
    perder el cometa
    to see stars
    To be amazed or impressed.
    ver las estrellas

    Related Words

    star
    Celestial body that shines in the sky.
    estrella
    meteor
    Luminous phenomenon observed in the Earth's atmosphere.
    meteoro
    satellite
    Body that orbits around a planet.
    satélite

    Slang Meanings

    Person who gets easily distracted.
    That guy is a comet, he’s always daydreaming.
    Ese chico es un cometa, siempre está soñando despierto.
    Someone who complicates things with their ideas and comments.
    Don’t be a comet, let others talk.
    No seas cometa, deja que los demás hablen.