No. 78 in Catalan
arribar
"Arribar" means "to arrive" in English.
In a sentence
Va arribar a casar-se amb prou feines.
He barely managed to get married.
Here, 'arribar' is used reflexively to imply successfully achieving or managing something important.
Quan arribaràs a casa?
When will you arrive home?
In this sentence, 'arribar' refers to physically arriving or reaching a destination.
Va arribar a entendre l'importància del projecte.
He came to understand the importance of the project.
Here, 'arribar' is used figuratively to mean comprehending or realizing over time.
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