Arrastrado (en. Dragged)

/a.rasˈtɾa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to someone who has been emotionally led to a position of submission or humiliation.
He feels dragged by the circumstances of his life.
Se siente arrastrado por las circunstancias de su vida.
It describes a person who is easily manipulated by others.
Don't be a drag, stand up for your own opinions.
No seas arrastrado, defiende tus propias opiniones.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'arrastrar', which means to carry something dragged on the ground.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be dragged
To feel very tired or fatigued.
estar arrastrado
to be a drag
To be a person who surrenders to the wishes of others without complaint.
ser un arrastrado

Related Words

drag
To carry something by pulling or along the ground.
arrastrar
dragging
Action of dragging; state of being dragged.
arrastre

Slang Meanings

A person who submits to everyone
That guy is a drag; he always does what his friends tell him.
Ese es un arrastrado, siempre hace lo que le dicen sus amigos.
Someone without character
You can't keep being a drag; you have to stand up for yourself.
No puedes seguir siendo un arrastrado, tienes que defenderte.