Arranque (en. Boot)

/aˈraŋke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Initial movement or action that allows the beginning of a process.
Example Sentence: The engine's start was smooth.
El arranque del motor fue suave.
Definition: Initial state of a machine or engine part.
Example Sentence: The machine's start was a success.
El arranque de la máquina fue un éxito.
Definition: A person's ability to start something suddenly.
Example Sentence: He had a burst of creativity and painted a huge painting.
Tuvo un arranque de creatividad y pintó un cuadro enorme.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to start', derived from the Latin 'arrantiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: burst of laughter
Meaning: Sudden onset of laughter.
arranque de risa
Common Phrase: outburst of anger
Meaning: Sudden explosion of anger.
arranque de ira
Common Phrase: at full speed at the start
Meaning: To start with a lot of energy or enthusiasm.
a toda marcha en el arranque

Related Words

Related Word: to start
Description: Verb that means to initiate or make something begin to function.
arrancar
Related Word: starting
Description: First impulse or sudden movement forward.
arrancada

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Quick or sudden start of an activity.
Slang Example: Let's get a move on and go already.
Vamos a dar un arranque y salir ya.
Slang Meaning: Sudden emotional outburst.
Slang Example: He had a burst when he heard the news.
Tuvo un arranque cuando supo la noticia.