No. 1,788 in Spanish
arrancó
"Arrancó" means "started," "pulled out," or "tore out," depending on the context.
In a sentence
El coche arrancó y se dirigió hacia el norte.
The car started and headed north.
Here, "arrancó" is used to indicate that the car began its movement, emphasizing the initiation of action (e.g., starting an engine).
El proyecto arrancó con una reunión inicial.
The project started with an initial meeting.
In this example, "arrancó" signifies the beginning or initiation of the project, often used to describe the start of activities or proceedings.
Ella arrancó las páginas de la revista.
She tore out the pages of the magazine.
The use of "arrancó" here reflects a physical action, specifically pulling or removing with force, often used for tearing objects such as pages.
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