Arrancó (en. Started)

/a-rraŋˈko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: Took or removed something forcefully.
English: She tore the plant from the garden because it was dry.
Ella arrancó la planta del jardín porque estaba seca.
English: Began to do something in an energetic manner.
English: He/she/it started the project with a lot of motivation.
Arrancó el proyecto con mucha motivación.
English: Refers to starting an engine or machine.
English: The mechanic started the car after repairing it.
El mecánico arrancó el coche después de repararlo.

Etymology

English: From the Latin 'arrancare', which means 'to pull out by the roots'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to bring tears
English: To provoke crying in someone.
arrancar lágrimas
English: to bring a smile
English: To make someone smile.
arrancar una sonrisa
English: to eliminate completely
English: To completely eliminate something unwanted.
arrancar de raíz

Related Words

English: to pull out
English: Verb meaning to pull something out forcefully.
arrancar
English: torn out
English: Past participle of to pull out, refers to something that has been removed.
arrancado

Slang Meanings

English: Start the party
English: We are going to start the party at 8.
Vamos a arrancar la fiesta a las 8.
English: To kick off something
English: I'm going to kick off my studies now.
Me voy a arrancar con mis estudios ahora.