This is the 3079th most frequent Portuguese word.
arrancou
"Arrancou" means "pulled out" or "started abruptly."
Here, 'arrancou' means 'started' or 'turned on' as applied to a vehicle motor or mechanism initiating movement.
Ele arrancou o carro e saiu rapidamente.
He started the car and left quickly.
In this sentence, 'arrancou' means 'uprooted' or 'pulled out' referring to removing something from its place.
Ela arrancou uma planta do jardim para replantar em outro lugar.
She uprooted a plant from the garden to replant elsewhere.
Here, 'arrancou' implies 'dashed' or 'rushed,' indicating a rapid initiation of movement.