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    Arrebato (en. Rapture)

    /a.reˈβa.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of emotional excitement that leads to impulsive action.
    The fit of rage made him shout uncontrollably.
    El arrebato de ira lo llevó a gritar sin control.
    Action of snatching something with violence or speed.
    The snatching of the handbag was unexpected.
    El arrebato del bolso fue inesperado.
    Brief moment of intense emotion or passion.
    The artist painted in a fit of creativity.
    La artista pintó en un arrebato de creatividad.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'arrebatar', which comes from the Latin 'raptare', meaning 'to take away quickly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fit of madness
    Temporary state of mental or emotional loss of control.
    arrebato de locura
    in a fit of rage
    To do something impulsively and without reflection.
    en un arrebato

    Related Words

    arrebatar
    To take something suddenly and violently.
    arrebatar
    loss of control
    Lack of control or mastery over something.
    descontrol
    anger
    Intense feeling of anger.
    ira

    Slang Meanings

    Impulsive action or one that is done without thinking too much.
    Although he didn't think it through, his fit was incredible.
    Aunque no lo pensó bien, su arrebato fue increíble.
    To fall in love suddenly and passionately.
    That girl gave him a fit; now he can't stop thinking about her.
    Esa chica le dio un arrebato, ahora no puede dejar de pensar en ella.