Arrancan (en. To pull)

/a.ranˈkan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To forcefully extract something from a place.
They pull the flowers from the garden.
Ellos arrancan las flores del jardín.
To make something begin violently or unexpectedly.
They kick off the concert with an explosion of lights.
Arrancan el concierto con una explosión de luces.
To remove or suppress something from a place or situation.
They pull the weeds from the field.
Arrancan las malas hierbas del campo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'rencare', which means to tear or to rip out.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to uproot
Completely eliminate something so that no trace remains.
arrancar de raíz

Related Words

to pull out
Verb that means to forcibly take or extract something.
arrancar
root
Part of a plant that anchors it to the ground and provides nutrients.
raíz

Slang Meanings

To start something in an intense manner.
When he arrives, he always ignites the party with his energy.
Cuando llega, siempre arranca la fiesta con su energía.
To steal or take something by force.
On the street, they can snatch your bag if you're not careful.
En la calle, te pueden arrancar el bolso si no tienes cuidado.