misil
“misil” means “missile” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
missile
Also: rocket
📝 In Action
El barco lanzó un misil de prueba al océano.
B1The ship launched a test missile into the ocean.
El sistema de defensa puede detectar un misil a gran distancia.
B2The defense system can detect a missile from a long distance.
rocket, bolt
📝 In Action
El delantero marcó un gol con un misil desde fuera del área.
C1The forward scored a goal with a rocket from outside the box.
Ese coche pasó por la calle como un misil.
B2That car flew down the street like a bolt of lightning.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: misil
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'The missiles' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'missilis', which means 'something that can be thrown'. It comes from the root 'mittere', meaning 'to send'.
First recorded: 20th century (in its modern military sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'misil' used for space travel?
Not usually. In Spanish, we use 'cohete' for space exploration. 'Misil' almost always refers to a weapon or figuratively to something moving fast.
Is it 'el misil' or 'la misil'?
It is always masculine: 'el misil'.