Arrancada (en. Start)
/aranˈkaða/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Definition: Action of starting or departing from a place.
Example Sentence: The car's start was spectacular.
La arrancada del coche fue espectacular.
Definition: Quick start of a movement or race.
Example Sentence: His start in the competition gave him an advantage over the others.
Su arrancada en la competencia le dio ventaja sobre los demás.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: From the verb arrancar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: to give the starting signal
Meaning: To initiate something vigorously.
dar la arrancada
Phrase: to have a good start
Meaning: To start a project or activity successfully.
tener una buena arrancada
Related Words
Related Word: arranque
Description: Action of starting; it is a related term.
arranque
Related Word: arrancar
Description: Verb that means to cause something to move from its place.
arrancar
Slang Meanings
Slang Meaning: Burst of energy
Example: That guy always has an incredible start when he begins to run.
Ese tipo siempre tiene una arrancada increíble cuando empieza a correr.
Slang Meaning: Abrupt start
Example: The party had a really crazy start.
La fiesta tuvo una arrancada muy loca.