Arrebató

Arrebató is a Spanish verb, the third-person singular preterite of the verb "arrebatar." The preterite tense indicates a completed action in the past. "Arrebatar" itself has several meanings, primarily related to taking something suddenly and forcefully, or to being overwhelmed by a strong emotion.

Therefore, "arrebató" can be translated in various ways depending on the context. It can mean "he/she/it snatched," "he/she/it seized," or "he/she/it seized away." For example, one might say "El ladrón arrebató el bolso" (The thief snatched the purse). Another common usage is in the context of emotions, such as "La pasión arrebató sus sentidos" (Passion overwhelmed his senses). It can also imply carrying something away with great speed or intensity, like "La corriente arrebató al nadador" (The current swept the swimmer away). The specific nuance is determined by the surrounding words and the overall narrative.