lanzacohetes
/lanθakoetes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'rocket launcher' is translated into Spanish as lanzacohetes.
The term refers to a device used for launching a missile.
Meaning: device for launching a missile (noun)
Which one should you use?
While lanzacohetes is the standard term, more descriptive formal phrases include Arma lanzadora de cohetes (rocket-launching weapon) and Dispositivo de lanzamiento de cohetes (rocket-launching device).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the term Bazooka is used to refer to a rocket launcher.
How do you pronounce it?
/lanθakoetes/
Did you know?
- The word cohete is also the standard Spanish word for a firework or a sparkler, meaning a lanzacohetes is etymologically a 'firecracker launcher'.
- The root word lanza means both 'to launch' and 'lance'. Because of this, the word for a medieval spear is the same as the first half of the word for a rocket launcher.
- The term lanzacohetes follows a grammatical pattern of merging a verb and a noun, which is also used for common household items like lavaplatos for 'dishwasher'.
Examples in context
- El ejército adquirió nuevos lanzacohetes para su defensa.The army acquired new rocket launchers for its defense.
- El soldado mostró su arma lanzadora de cohetes al general.The soldier showed his rocket-launching weapon to the general.
- El científico ajustó el dispositivo de lanzamiento de cohetes antes del lanzamiento.The scientist adjusted the rocket-launching device before the launch.
- El pirata disparó su cañón de cohetes desde su barco.The pirate fired his rocket cannon from his ship.
- El personaje del cómic utiliza un lanzador de cohetes para luchar contra el mal.The comic book character uses a rocket launcher to fight evil.
- Los narcotraficantes utilizan Bazookas para atacar a las fuerzas de la ley.The drug traffickers use Bazookas to attack law enforcement.
- El soldado sostiene el lanzacohetes.The soldier holds the rocket launcher.
- Necesitamos un lanzacohetes para la misión.We need a rocket launcher for the mission.
- Ese lanzacohetes es muy pesado.That rocket launcher is very heavy.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are watching an action movie.
- DanielMira ese lanzacohetes gigante.Look at that giant rocket launcher.
- ElenaEs increíble el efecto especial.The special effect is incredible.
- DanielEl lanzacohetes destruyó todo el puente.The rocket launcher destroyed the whole bridge.
- ElenaSí, fue una escena muy intensa.Yes, it was a very intense scene.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
