This is the 8888th most frequent Portuguese word.
arrancar
To pull out, rip off, or start.
In this context, 'arrancar' refers to removing or extracting something forcibly, specifically a tooth that is causing discomfort.
Ela precisou arrancar o dente que estava doendo.
She needed to pull out the tooth that was aching.
Here, 'arrancar' means to start or initiate movement, commonly used for vehicles or machines starting to operate.
O carro demorou para arrancar pela manhã.
The car took a while to start in the morning.
In this example, 'arrancar' is used metaphorically to mean obtaining or causing a reaction, like laughter, often through effort or skill.