How to Say "kickoff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “kickoff” is “arranque” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El motor de arranque del coche hace un ruido extraño.
The car's starter motor is making a strange noise.
El arranque del proyecto fue un gran éxito.
The project's kickoff was a big success.
Necesitamos un buen arranque para ganar la carrera.
We need a good start to win the race.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', which can sometimes be tricky, 'arranque' is always masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Arranque vs. Inicio
While both mean 'start,' 'arranque' often implies a burst of energy or a physical mechanism starting up.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “la arranque”
Correction: el arranque. Most words ending in -que are masculine in Spanish.
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