cometa

noun
  1. In English, 'cometa' is the Spanish word for 'comet,' which refers to a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust. When near the sun, a 'comet' displays a visible atmosphere or coma and sometimes a tail. noun
    Halley's Comet is one of the most famous comets, visible from Earth every 76 years.
    As the comet approached the sun, its tail became more pronounced.
  2. In some Spanish-speaking regions, 'cometa' can also mean 'kite,' which is a lightweight frame covered with paper, cloth, or plastic, designed to be flown in the wind at the end of a long string. noun
    The children ran to the field to fly their cometa on a windy afternoon.
    He skillfully maneuvered the cometa, making it dance in the sky.