Arrebatada (en. Snatched away)

/areβaˈtaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows agitation or is out of control.
In his speech, he showed a frenzied tone that captivated the audience.
En su discurso, mostró un tono arrebatado que cautivó a la audiencia.
That is filled with fervor or passion.
Her performance was frenzied, leaving everyone speechless.
Su actuación fue arrebatada, dejando a todos sin palabras.
That is done suddenly or unexpectedly.
His frenzied decision surprised everyone present.
Su arrebatada decisión sorprendió a todos los presentes.

Etymology

From the verb 'arrebatar', which comes from the Latin 'rapitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a frenzy
To feel very excited or thrilled.
estar arrebatada
to speak in a frenzied manner
To speak with a lot of intensity or passion.
hablar de manera arrebatada
to act impulsively
To act impulsively or without thinking.
actuar arrebatadamente

Related Words

frenzy
The state of being carried away or absorbed in something.
arrebatamiento
to snatch
To take or grab something brusquely.
arrebatar
breathtaking
That captivates or enthralls intensely.
arrebatador

Slang Meanings

Excited or passionate in a party context.
She arrived at the party in a frenzy, ready to dance all night.
Ella llegó a la fiesta arrebatada, lista para bailar toda la noche.
In a state of euphoria or extreme enthusiasm.
She was so frenzied after the concert that she couldn't stop screaming.
Estaba tan arrebatada después del concierto que no paraba de gritar.