Arrancaron (en. Tore off)
/a-ran-ka-ron/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To force something out of a place.
They uprooted the tree from the garden.
Arrancaron el árbol del jardín.
To start an engine or a mechanism.
They struggled to start the car.
Arrancaron el coche con dificultad.
To begin something with energy.
They kicked off the party at full speed.
Arrancaron la fiesta a toda velocidad.
Etymology
From the Latin 'arrancāre', which means 'to pull or take out with force'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to uproot
To take something out definitively.
arrancar de raíz
to bring forth tears
To make someone cry.
arrancar lágrimas
to elicit applause
To provoke applause from the audience.
arrancar un aplauso
Related Words
arrancar
Verb meaning to pull or take out.
arrancar
arrancador
A device used to start machinery.
arrancador
Slang Meanings
To steal in a quick and brusque manner.
They stole it in a moment of distraction, and he didn't realize.
Lo arrancaron en un descuido y no se dio cuenta.
To start something with force.
Let's kick off the meeting with good energy.
Vamos a arrancar la reunión con buenas energías.