drag

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de arrastrar algo con esfuerzo o fuerza, o algo tedioso que retrasa el progreso o resulta una carga.

A noun referring to the act of pulling something with force or effort, or a thing that is tedious or slows progress.

1. Resistance forceB2formal

   The force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid (like air or water).

   Resistencia aerodinámica o hidrodinámica

   • Aerodynamic design reduces drag on a car.
   • The parachute increases drag to slow the fall.
   • Engineers calculate drag to improve fuel efficiency.

   Sinónimosresistanceretarding force

   Antónimosliftpropulsionthrust

2. Boring thingB1informal

   Something that is tedious, dull, or uninteresting.

   cosa aburrida

   • The lecture was a real drag.
   • Waiting in line for hours is such a drag.
   • Cleaning the garage is always a drag.

   Sinónimosborechoredrudgerygrindslogyawn

3. Inhalation of smokeB2informal

   An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

   Calada

   • He took a long drag from his cigarette.
   • She exhaled after a deep drag.
   • The old man took a drag and then spoke.

   Sinónimosdrawhitpuffpulltoke

4. Cross-dressing performanceB2informal

   A style of entertainment involving wearing clothing typically associated with the opposite gender, often exaggerated for performance.

   Arte drag

   • The show featured performers in drag.
   • She went to a drag show last weekend.
   • Drag queens are known for their elaborate costumes.

• Verbo que indica arrastrar algo con esfuerzo, a menudo por una superficie, o hacer que alguien se mueva de mala gana; también puede referirse a arrastrar un elemento en una interfaz gráfica.

A verb used to indicate the act of pulling something with force or effort, often along a surface, or to cause someone to move reluctantly.

verbo irregular

1. Pull with forceA2formal

   To pull something or someone along with effort, usually across a surface.

   Arrastrar con fuerza

   • She dragged the heavy suitcase across the floor.
   • He dragged the chair closer to the table.
   • The horse dragged the cart up the hill.

   Sinónimosdrawhaulheavelugpulltowtug

   Antónimospropelpush

2. Move slowly or reluctantlyB1informal

   To move or proceed slowly, often due to reluctance or difficulty.

   arrastrarse / avanzar lentamente

   • The meeting dragged on for hours.
   • He dragged himself out of bed this morning.
   • The movie dragged in the middle.

   Sinónimoscrawlcreepdawdlelaglingerloiterplodshuffletrailtrudge

   Antónimosdashhurryrushspeed

3. Involve unwillinglyB1informal

   To force someone to participate in something they don't want to do.

   arrastrar (involuntariamente)

   • She dragged her friend to the party.
   • I don't want to drag you into this argument.
   • He was dragged into the project against his will.

   Sinónimoscoercecompelconscriptdraftforcepressrope insuck in

Variantes phrasaldrag downdrag indrag ondrag outdrag up