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    Arrasar (en. Raze)

    /ara'sar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To destroy or completely ruin a place or thing.
    The hurricane ravaged the city, leaving only ruins.
    El huracán arrasó la ciudad dejando solo ruinas.
    To win or stand out overwhelmingly in a competition or event.
    The team swept the final, winning by 5 to 0.
    El equipo arrasó en la final, ganando por 5 a 0.
    To inflict a great defeat on an opponent.
    The army crushed the enemy forces in battle.
    El ejército arrasó a las fuerzas enemigas en la batalla.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'rasare', which means 'to scrape' or 'to smooth out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sweep everything away
    To destroy or defeat everything that comes before it.
    arrasar con todo
    to excel in sales
    To achieve an exceptional volume of sales.
    arrasar en ventas
    to dominate in a contest
    To win a contest decisively.
    arrasar en un concurso

    Related Words

    devastation
    The act of ravaging.
    arrasamiento
    devastator
    One that ravages or causes destruction.
    arrasador

    Slang Meanings

    To do something impressively or very effectively.
    That singer stole the show in his last concert.
    Ese cantante arrasó en su último concierto.
    Referring to someone who has a significant impact or success.
    That model is killing it on the runway.
    Esa modelo está arrasando en la pasarela.