{"id":1925,"date":"2011-01-18T12:45:24","date_gmt":"2011-01-18T12:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/portuguese\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2011-01-18T04:08:01","modified_gmt":"2011-01-18T04:08:01","slug":"arrasar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/portuguese\/arrasar\/","title":{"rendered":"Arrasar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, we took a look at the adjective arrasado<\/a>. This week, we’re going to look at the verb arrasar<\/em>, which has a few similar negative meanings, and a few very different positive connotations.<\/p>\n

1. Destroy, devastate<\/strong> (literally or emotionally)<\/p>\n

As chuvas arrasaram a Regi\u00e3o Serrana do Rio.<\/em> The rains devastated Rio’s mountain region.<\/p>\n

A namorada arrasou o garoto quando acabou o namoro<\/em>. The girlfriend destroyed the boy when she ended the relationship.<\/p>\n

2. Raze, tear down<\/strong><\/p>\n

O inc\u00eandio<\/em> arrasou o pr\u00e9dio velho.<\/em> The fire razed the old building.<\/p>\n

3. Criticize, trash <\/strong>[slang]
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Ricky Gervais arrasou com os convidados durante os Pr\u00eamios Globo de Ouro.<\/em> Ricky Gervais trashed the guests at the Golden Globe Awards.<\/p>\n

O blogueiro sempre arrasa com os outros.<\/em> The blogger always trash talks others.<\/p>\n

4. Go for it! Kick some butt! <\/strong>[Slang]<\/p>\n

Vai competir hoje? Arrasa, menina!<\/em> Are you competing today? Kick some butt, girl!<\/p>\n

Seu encontro \u00e9 amanh\u00e3? Arrasa!<\/em> Is your date tomorrow? Go for it!<\/p>\n

5. Well done!<\/strong> [Slang]<\/p>\n

Boa ideia! Arrasou!<\/em> Good idea! Well done.<\/p>\n

6. Do a great job; look great<\/strong> [Slang]<\/p>\n

Voc\u00ea arrasou na apresenta\u00e7\u00e3o!<\/em> You did great at the performance!<\/p>\n

A modelo arrasou no show.<\/em> The model looked great during the show.<\/p>\n

Note: the last three slang phrases are more commonly used by women.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Can you give some more examples of how to use arrasar<\/em>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last week, we took a look at the adjective arrasado. This week, we’re going to look at the verb arrasar, which has a few similar negative meanings, and a few very different positive connotations. 1. Destroy, devastate (literally or emotionally) As chuvas arrasaram a Regi\u00e3o Serrana do Rio. The rains devastated Rio’s mountain region. A…<\/p>\n

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