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misil

English translation of misil

missile

The Spanish word 'misil' translates to 'missile' in English. A missile is a weapon that is self-propelled and can be guided in flight. Missiles are used in military conflicts and can carry different types of warheads, such as explosive, chemical, or nuclear. They are launched from various platforms such as ships, planes, or land bases, and are used for various purposes such as attacking targets on land, at sea, or in the air.


Example sentences using: misil

El misil ha sido lanzado desde un submarino en el oeste.

English translation of El misil ha sido lanzado desde un submarino en el oeste.

The missile has been launched from a submarine in the west.

In this sentence, 'misil' is used to depict a military springhead, a critical type of weapon which is launched from a submarine.

El misil terra-aire fue probado en la instalación militar.

English translation of El misil terra-aire fue probado en la instalación militar.

The ground-to-air missile was tested at the military facility.

This sentence describes an instance where a 'misil' or missile, specifically a ground-to-air one, is being put to test at a military installation.

Tenemos que detener el misil antes de que llegue a la ciudad.

English translation of Tenemos que detener el misil antes de que llegue a la ciudad.

We must stop the missile before it reaches the city.

This sentence uses 'misil' to convey an urgency of stopping a weapon, the missile, from reaching a populated area, the city.