Zárate (en. Zarate)
/ˈθaɾate/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Abrupt or accelerated movement.
Example sentence: The zárate of the door surprised everyone.
El zárate de la puerta sorprendió a todos.
Definition: Sudden action that interrupts an activity.
Example sentence: The zárate of the car scared the pedestrians.
El zárate del coche asustó a los peatones.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: Of Spanish origin, possibly from an archaic form that means 'quick jump'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Common phrase: to make a zárate
Meaning: To perform a quick and unexpected movement.
dar un zárate
Common phrase: zárate of joy
Meaning: Expression that indicates an intense emotional movement.
zárate de alegría
Related Words
Related word: agile
Description: Capable of moving with ease and speed.
ágil
Related word: jump
Description: Quick movement upward.
brinco
Related word: surprise
Description: Reaction to something unexpected.
sorpresa
Slang Meanings
Slang meaning: Unexpected move or action.
Example: That party was a total zárate.
Esa fiesta fue un zárate total.
Slang meaning: To do something quickly.
Example: I left the house in a zárate.
Salí de casa en un zárate.