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    Arrebatado (en. Taken)

    /areβaˈtaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person who acts immediately and without reflection.
    He made the decision in a frenzied way, without thinking about the consequences.
    Tomó la decisión de manera arrebatada, sin pensar en las consecuencias.
    It describes a state of intense emotion.
    The frenzied enthusiasm of the audience filled the place.
    El arrebatado entusiasmo del público llenó el lugar.
    It indicates an act that is performed suddenly.
    He made a sudden movement and surprised everyone.
    Hizo un movimiento arrebatado y sorprendió a todos.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'arrebatar', which comes from the Latin 'arripare', meaning 'to grab quickly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a frenzied state
    To feel very excited or enthusiastic.
    estar arrebatado
    to do something in a hasty manner
    To act quickly and without thinking.
    hacer algo de manera arrebatada

    Related Words

    arrebatamiento
    State of being frenzied or in an emotional ecstasy.
    arrebatamiento
    arrebatar
    To cause something to be taken away or removed quickly.
    arrebatar

    Slang Meanings

    To be very excited or affected by something.
    Since he won the contest, he is frenzied.
    Desde que ganó el concurso, está arrebatado.
    To do something without thinking, impulsively.
    Don't think about it too much, just act impulsively.
    No lo pienses tanto, solo actúa arrebatado.