Arranque (en. Outburst)

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

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 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 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.