Rapto (en. Rapture)

/ˈrap.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Act of taking someone by force or against their will.
The kidnapping of the girl shocked the entire community.
El rapto de la niña conmocionó a toda la comunidad.
Kidnapping or taking possession of someone.
The movie is about the kidnapping of a businessman.
La película trata sobre el rapto de un empresario.
Outburst of love or pleasure that is felt intensely.
The rapture of the music took her to another dimension.
El rapto de la música la llevó a otra dimensión.

Etymology

From Latin 'raptum', which means 'seized' or 'snatched'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rapture of love
Intense emotional or romantic outburst.
rapto de amor
to fall into a rapture
To suffer a fit of great emotion.
caer en un rapto

Related Words

to kidnap
To kidnap someone.
raptar
emotional rapture
Strong outburst of emotions.
rapto emocional

Slang Meanings

State of intense attraction or infatuation.
I was in a total rapture when I saw her.
Estaba en un rapto total cuando la vi.
To obtain something through deceit or manipulation.
The deal was a rapture disguised as a good offer.
El trato fue un rapto disfrazado de una buena oferta.