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.