el
masculine
/koˈme.ta/
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Translation
comet; kite
Word origin
From Latin cometa, from Greek kometes ('long-haired'), from kome ('hair'), a reference to the tail. The kite sense arose later from the same shape and trailing tail.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- kometes
- English cognates
- comet
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcometas
Examples
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The comet crossed the sky with a long, bright tail.
astrónomos .
The astronomers hope to see the comet tonight.
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The children flew a kite on the beach.
¿ ?
Do you know how often that comet passes by?
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The wind was perfect for getting the kite up.
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