arrastar

Senses

1. 1.

   to drag, to pull

   To pull something or someone along a surface with effort

2. 2.

   to drag (computing)

   To move an icon or file by clicking and holding the mouse button

3. 3.

   to draw in, to attract

   To attract followers, crowds, or attention

4. 4.

   to drag on, to drag out

   To make something last longer than necessary or desired

Examples

• "Ele arrastou a mala pesada até o quarto."

  He dragged the heavy suitcase to the bedroom.

• "Arraste o arquivo para a pasta desejada."

  Drag the file to the desired folder.

• "O show arrastou multidões para o centro da cidade."

  The concert drew crowds to the city center.

Usage

Common regular -ar verb. Frequently used with prepositions: "arrastar para" (drag to), "arrastar até" (drag up to). In computing contexts, often paired with "soltar" in "arrastar e soltar" (drag and drop). The reflexive "arrastar-se" means to crawl or drag oneself.