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"Rip out" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "arrancar", and "tear out" is a transitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "arrancar". Learn more about the difference between "rip out" and "tear out" below.
rip out(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. arrancar
Vandals had ripped out the copper pipes to sell.Vándalos habían arrancado los tubos de cobre para vender.
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tear out(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. arrancar
We didn't like the built-in kitchen cabinets that were here, so we tore them out.No nos gustaban los armarios empotrados de la cocina que estaban aquí, así que los arrancamos.
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