el cohete

the rocket

Example Sentence

El cohete despega y todos miran hacia arriba.

The rocket takes off and everyone looks up.

Meaning

El cohete is a rocket, often used for space launches or fireworks. In space contexts, it suggests propulsion and liftoff.

Common Phrases

  • lanzar un cohete — to launch a rocket
  • el cohete despega — the rocket takes off

Example

El cohete despega y la gente aplaude.

The rocket takes off and people clap.

Common Mistake

Mixing the article: el cohete, not la cohete.