Arrebató (en. Rapture)

/areˈβato/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of seizing something suddenly.
The outburst of his anger led him to break the object.
El arrebato de su ira lo llevó a romper el objeto.
Emotional state of exaltation or intensity.
In a burst of joy, he started to dance.
En un arrebato de alegría, comenzó a bailar.
Sudden impulse that moves to action.
His surge of creativity was impressive.
Su arrebato de creatividad fue impresionante.
verb
To seize intensely or abruptly.
They seized the news from the competition.
Arrebataron la noticia de la competencia.

Etymology

Comes from the verb seize, which means 'to take something quickly or violently'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fit of rage
a sudden explosion of anger.
arrebato de cólera
in a fit of passion
in a moment of intense or sudden emotion.
en un arrebato
passionate outburst
an intense and emotional reaction motivated by love or desire.
arrebato pasional

Related Words

seize
To take something quickly or violently.
arrebatar
emotional seizure
An intense and uncontrolled response due to emotions.
arrebato emocional

Slang Meanings

A very intense moment of madness.
He was so stressed that he had an outburst in the middle of the meeting.
Estaba tan estresado que tuvo un arrebato en medio de la reunión.
Exaggerated reaction to a simple situation.
Don't take things so hard, it wasn't that big of a deal, it was just an outburst.
No te tomes así las cosas, no fue para tanto, fue solo un arrebato.