Spanish Conversation · Level 141
43 words
Spanish word
arrastrar
Pronunciation
IPA/arasˈtɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdrag into
Example
No quiero que me arrastres a ese problema.
I don't want you to drag me into that problem.
More examples
El niño arrastra su juguete por el suelo.
The child drags his toy across the floor.
Core concept
Pulling someone or something along by force.
Common phrases
arrastrar a alguien
drag someone into
arrastrar consecuencias
entail consequences
arrastrar los pies
drag one's feet
Similar words
involucrar: Include someone in an affair or problem so they become involved in what is happening.
implicar: Implicate someone in an event, linking them as a responsible or suspect party.
meter: Put someone into a mess or trouble, often by causing or involving them in it.
llevar: Carry or escort someone to a location or into a condition, focusing on movement.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que algo o alguien se mueva tirando de ello; también implicar a una persona en una situación contra su voluntad.
Word origin
From Latin ad- plus rastrare (related to rastrum 'rake'), originally meaning 'to scrape or pull' and later broadened to mean dragging and figuratively drawing someone into a situation.
Usage tips
- When the object is a person, Spanish normally uses arrastrar a alguien and this usually implies coercion rather than neutral involvement.