Spanish Word · Intermediate
arrancar
to pull out
Pronunciation: /aranˈkaɾ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to pull out".
Example
Las personas experimentan una sensación creciente de ansiedad y estrés inmediatamente antes de un episodio de arrancarse el pelo, y también si pretende resistir a ese impulso.
These people experience a growing feeling of anxiety and stress immediately before an episode of pulling out their hair, and also if they attempt to resist that impulse.
Practice tips
- Practice arrancar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.