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"Cohete" is a noun which is often translated as "rocket", and "palomita" is a noun which is often translated as "full-length dive". Learn more about the difference between "cohete" and "palomita" below.
el cohete(
koh
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eh
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (fireworks)
a. flare
Supimos que el barco estaba en apuros cuando lanzaron el cohete.We knew the boat was in trouble when they set off a flare.
4. (firearm) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. gun
Sacaron los cohetes y la gente se fue corriendo.They took out their guns and everyone ran away.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. drunk (colloquial)
No dejes que entre ese chavo. Anda bien cohete.Don't let that kid in here. He's really drunk.
la palomita(
pah
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loh
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mee
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (sports)
a. full-length dive
El portero hizo una palomita en un intento de parar el tiro.The goalie went into a full-length dive in an attempt to block the shot.
2. (colloquial) (mark) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. check mark (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Marca con una palomita la respuesta correcta.Mark the correct answer with a check mark.
b. tick (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Cómo puedo poner una palomita en esta computadora?How can I add a tick on this computer?
las palomitas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
3. (culinary)
a. popcorn
Hice unas palomitas para que las comamos viendo la película.I made us some popcorn to eat while we're watching the movie.
