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arrancar

English translation of arrancar

Start

The Spanish word 'arrancar' translates to 'start' in English. This verb is often used in contexts involving the beginning of a process or event. For example, it could be used to talk about starting a car or starting a project. Just like 'start' in English, 'arrancar' is a versatile word in Spanish with a variety of uses depending on the context.


Example sentences using: arrancar

Voy a arrancar el coche.

English translation of Voy a arrancar el coche.

I am going to start the car.

In this example, 'arrancar' is used in the context of starting a vehicle. It can be referred to starting a mechanical device such as a car.

Es hora de arrancar la reunión.

English translation of Es hora de arrancar la reunión.

It's time to start the meeting.

Here, 'arrancar' is used to indicate the beginning or start of an event, in this case, a meeting.

Debemos arrancar la mala hierba del jardín.

English translation of Debemos arrancar la mala hierba del jardín.

We must uproot the weed from the garden.

In this context, 'arrancar' is used to express removing something from its place, which can often imply a sense of difficulty or effort involved. In the example sentence, the object being pulled or 'uprooted' is a weed.

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