lanzacohetes

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of lanza (to launch) +‎ cohetes (rockets, firecrackers).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌlanθakoˈetes/ [ˌlãn̟.θa.koˈe.t̪es] (Spain)
  • IPA(key): /ˌlansakoˈetes/ [ˌlãn.sa.koˈe.t̪es] (Latin America, Philippines)
  • Rhymes: -etes
  • Syllabification: lan‧za‧co‧he‧tes

Noun

lanzacohetes m (plural lanzacohetes)

  1. bazooka, rocket-propelled grenade

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