This is the 9636th most frequent Spanish word.
arrancar
"Arrancar" means "to pull out, start, or tear off."
In this sentence, 'arrancar' is used to mean 'to start,' referring to turning on a vehicle, typically initiating its engine.
Voy a arrancar el coche porque no arranca.
I will start the car because it won't start.
Here, 'arrancar' is used metaphorically to indicate the act of tearing away or removing forcefully, describing the effect of the wind.
El viento arrancó las hojas de los árboles en la tormenta.
The wind tore the leaves from the trees during the storm.
In this example, 'arrancar' is used figuratively to mean 'to begin,' referring to initiating an effort or operation, as in starting a project.