arrastrar
/arasˈtɾaɾ/
To drag in Spanish is arrastrar.
The verb arrastrar is used to describe the action of pulling something along a surface.
Meaning: to pull along a surface (verb)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/arasˈtɾaɾ/
Did you know?
- The term El Rastro is the name of a world-famous flea market in Madrid, derived from the idea of following 'trails' of discarded items.
- In Spanish, calling someone arrastrado or using the verb arrastrarse describes a person who is groveling or acting sycophantic to gain favor.
- While arrastrar means to drag an object, the phrase arrastrar la voz is used to describe someone speaking with a heavy, slurred, or tired tone.
Examples in context
- ¡Te voy a arrastrar!I'm going to drag you!This sentence shows how to use arrastrar in a direct threat.Tatoeba #9057567 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9057569 by rafaeldejesus8199
- El camionero tuvo que arrastrar el pesado objeto hasta el almacén.The truck driver had to drag the heavy object to the warehouse.
- Ayúdame a jalar esta maleta, está muy pesada.Help me drag this suitcase, it's very heavy.
- El coche viejo se arrastra hasta el taller mecánico.The old car drags itself to the mechanic's shop.
- No debes arrastrar la silla por el suelo.You shouldn't drag the chair across the floor.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are cleaning their living room.
- MateoTengo que arrastrar este sofá para limpiar.I have to drag this sofa to clean.
- SofíaTen cuidado de no arrastrarlo muy fuerte.Be careful not to drag it too hard.
- MateoEstá muy pesado para arrastrarlo solo.It is too heavy to drag alone.
- SofíaYo te ayudo con el sofá.I will help you with the sofa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drag” translations and entries arrastrar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
