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    Arrastrando (en. Dragging)

    /araˈstrando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Moving something by pulling it, usually across a surface.
    He was dragging the heavy box across the floor.
    Estaba arrastrando la caja pesada por el suelo.
    Producing a dragging movement.
    The car dragging the trailer was moving very slowly.
    El coche arrastrando la remolque iba muy lento.
    Suffering from something or someone that causes emotional or mental pain.
    The breakup left Juan dragging his sadness.
    La ruptura dejó a Juan arrastrando su tristeza.

    Etymology

    From the verb "arrastrar," which comes from 'rastrillar,' related to dragging something backward.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dragging one's feet
    Walking lazily or lacking energy.
    arrastrando los pies
    dragging the chains
    Carrying a heavy weight or responsibility.
    arrastrar las cadenas

    Related Words

    to drag
    Verb that means to move something by pulling it.
    arrastrar
    rake
    Tool used to gather leaves or move soil.
    rastrillo

    Slang Meanings

    To be exhausted or tired.
    After the party, I was dragging like a zombie.
    Después de la fiesta, quedé arrastrando como un zombie.
    To have a toxic or problematic relationship.
    That relationship is just dragging me down; I need to get out of it.
    Esa relación solo me está arrastrando, necesito salir de ella.