Arranquen (en. Start)

/aranˈken/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To remove or take something away forcefully.
I hope they pull out the weeds from the garden.
Espero que arranquen las malas hierbas del jardín.
To begin something energetically.
It is necessary for them to start the new project soon.
Es necesario que arranquen el proyecto nuevo pronto.
To produce a loud sound when being separated.
The thunder rumbles in the sky during the storm.
Los truenos arranquen en el cielo durante la tormenta.

Etymology

From Latin 'arrāṇcāre', which means 'to extract' or 'to remove'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

start engines
An expression used to indicate the beginning of an activity.
arranquen motores
start the laughter
A colloquial phrase that suggests provoking laughter in a group.
arranquen la risa

Related Words

pull
To remove or separate something forcefully.
arrancar
starter
An instrument or person that pulls something away.
arrancador
pulled
That has been removed or separated from its place.
arrancado

Slang Meanings

Used to start something with energy.
Let's start the party with music.
Vamos a arranquen la fiesta con música.
An expression to encourage a group to take action.
Come on, guys, let's get going, it's getting late!
¡Arranquen chicos, que se hace tarde!