Arrancado (en. Torn off)

/aranˈkaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has been abruptly removed.
The tree was uprooted by the storm.
El árbol fue arrancado de raíz por la tormenta.
Describes a situation that has been cut or eliminated unexpectedly.
His name was removed from the list of participants.
Su nombre fue arrancado de la lista de participantes.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'arrancar', which comes from the Latin 'arrancare' meaning 'to uproot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

uprooted
To remove something completely and without leaving a trace.
arrancado de raíz
torn from the heart
To feel great sadness for the loss of something dear.
arrancado del corazón

Related Words

arrancar
A verb that means to remove or take something from a place.
arrancar
root
The part of a plant that anchors it to the ground and from which it draws nourishment.
raíz

Slang Meanings

In a state of fury or intense anger.
He was furious when he heard the news.
Estaba arrancado cuando se enteró de la noticia.
Someone who acts impulsively.
Don't be impulsive, think before you speak.
No seas arrancado, piensa antes de hablar.