Arremetió (en. Attacked)

/a.re.meˈtio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To attack with impulse or energy.
The player charged against the opponent in the last play.
El jugador arremetió contra el adversario en la última jugada.
To make a sudden movement forward.
The wind lashed against the windows during the storm.
El viento arremetió contra las ventanas durante la tormenta.
To initiate a charge or an attack.
The bull charged at the bullfighter.
El toro arremetió contra el torero.

Etymology

From the verb arremeter, which comes from the Latin 'arremetere', meaning to attack or charge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

charged with force
made a strong or forceful attack.
arremetió con fuerza
to attack someone
to direct oneself at someone with the intention of attacking or criticizing.
arremeter contra alguien

Related Words

charge
action of charging.
arremetida
assault
act of charging or attacking head-on.
embestida

Slang Meanings

To verbally attack with insults or scorn.
During the argument, everyone charged against Juan.
En la discusión, arremetieron todos contra Juan.
To act impulsively and without thinking.
In his anger, he charged at the door.
En su enfado, arremetió contra la puerta.