Arrebatos (en. Outbursts)

/a-re-'βa.tos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Actions or reactions that are sudden and driven by intense emotions.
Fits of anger can lead to hasty decisions.
Los arrebatos de ira pueden llevar a decisiones precipitadas.
Sudden manifestations of energy or enthusiasm.
During the concert, she had several fits of joy.
Durante el concierto, tuvo varios arrebatos de felicidad.

Etymology

From the verb 'arrebatar', which means to take away violently.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fits of anger
Explosions of intense rage.
arrebatos de cólera
fits of joy
Sudden moments of great happiness.
arrebatos de alegría
without outbursts
In a calm and controlled manner.
sin arrebatos

Related Words

to snatch
To take something away violently or suddenly.
arrebatar
outburst
Unexpected and violent comment or action.
exabrupto
impulse
A reason that leads to doing something suddenly.
impulso

Slang Meanings

Extreme anger
When he finds out what happened, he will surely have an outburst.
Cuando se entera de lo que pasó, seguro tiene un arrebato.
Momentary ecstasy
During the party, everyone was in outbursts.
Durante la fiesta, todos estaban en arrebatos.