Arrastrada (en. Dragged)

/a.ras'tɾa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Term that describes the state of being dragged.
The dragging of the flag on the ground was a symbolic act.
La arrastrada de la bandera al suelo fue un acto simbólico.
Situation of disgrace or disrepute.
The dragging she suffered in the trial was public and humiliating.
La arrastrada que sufrió en el juicio fue pública y humillante.
verb
Action of dragging someone or something.
She decided to drag the suitcase down the street.
Decidió arrastrada la maleta por la calle.

Etymology

From the verb 'to drag', which comes from the Latin 'tractare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a drag
To act in a humiliating or dishonorable way.
hacer una arrastrada
to be dragged
To suffer public disgrace.
ser arrastrada

Related Words

to drag
Action of moving something by pulling it.
arrastrar
to bring dragging
To carry something or someone with difficulty.
traer arrastrando

Slang Meanings

State of extreme disgrace.
After that betrayal, she ended up as a dragged one.
Después de aquella traición, se quedó como una arrastrada.
A person who submits to humiliation.
Don't be a dragged one, defend your ideals.
No seas arrastrada, defiende tus ideales.