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A bright red and yellow rocket-shaped missile soaring upward.

misiles

mee-SEE-less

nounmB2
missiles?guided weapons
Also:rockets?military projectiles,projectiles?weapons launched at a target

📝 In Action

El ejército interceptó varios misiles antes de que llegaran a la ciudad.

B2

The army intercepted several missiles before they reached the city.

La tensión aumentó después del lanzamiento de los nuevos misiles balísticos.

C1

Tension increased after the launch of the new ballistic missiles.

Necesitamos un sistema de defensa contra misiles.

B2

We need a missile defense system.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • proyectiles (projectiles)
  • cohetes (rockets)

Common Collocations

  • lanzar misiles – to launch missiles
  • sistema de misiles – missile system
  • misiles de crucero – cruise missiles

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Plural

Since 'misiles' is the plural form of the masculine noun 'misil,' it is always used with masculine plural articles and adjectives (e.g., 'los misiles,' 'misiles caros').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "La misiles"

Correction: Los misiles. Remember that the singular form, 'misil,' is masculine, and the plural follows suit.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

This word is almost always used in serious, official, or media contexts. You won't use it in casual everyday conversation unless discussing current events.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: misiles

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'misiles'?

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Word Family

misil(missile (singular)) - noun
misilístico(missile-related) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'misiles' a masculine or feminine word?

'Misiles' is a masculine plural noun. The singular form is 'el misil.' Always use the masculine plural article 'los' with it: 'los misiles.'

What is the difference between 'misiles' and 'cohetes'?

Both refer to rockets, but 'misiles' (missiles) usually implies a weapon that is guided or controlled toward a specific target, while 'cohetes' (rockets) can be a general term for any rocket, including those used for space travel or fireworks.