Also means
outburst
Usage Note
Arranque comes from arrancar ('to start', 'to uproot') and covers both the mechanical starting of an engine (motor de arranque = starter motor) and a sudden emotional outburst (un arranque de rabia = a fit of rage). It can also describe a sudden burst of inspiration or energy. The initial rr is pronounced with a trill.
Examples
"El arranque del coche falló esta mañana."
Natural Translation
The car's starter failed this morning.

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