Also means
firework
Usage Note
Cohete covers both space rockets (cohete espacial) and firework rockets (cohetes artificiales). Do not confuse with misil ('missile'), which implies a weapon system with guidance. In Mexican Spanish, cohetes frequently refers to fireworks — a usage less common in Spain where fuegos artificiales is preferred.
Examples
"El cohete fue lanzado con éxito al espacio."
Natural Translation
The rocket was successfully launched into space.
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