Arrastra (en. Drag)

/aˈras.tɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move something across the ground or another surface by dragging it.
The dog drags its toy all over the house.
El perro arrastra su juguete por toda la casa.
To make someone or something be carried without resistance.
The flow of water drags leaves and branches.
El flujo del agua arrastra hojas y ramas.
To take something with oneself, often with difficulty.
She drags her heavy suitcase through the airport.
Ella arrastra su maleta pesada por el aeropuerto.

Etymology

From the verb 'arrastrar', which comes from the Latin 'tractare', meaning 'to pull' or 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drag one's feet
To walk slowly and apathetically.
arrastrar los pies
to drag a load
To bear a heavy responsibility.
arrastrar una carga
not to drag someone along
Not to take someone to a place against their will.
no arrastrar a alguien

Related Words

drag
To move something across the ground.
arrastrar
load
An object that is transported.
carga
weight
The gravity or mass of an object.
peso

Slang Meanings

To be in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
That discussion left me dragging; I need some time to clear my head.
Esa discusión me dejó arrastrando, necesito un tiempo para despejarme.
To follow someone for personal interest.
Don't be a drag; don't follow him just because he has money.
No seas arrastra, no le sigas solo porque tiene dinero.