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drag

[/dræɡ/]
verb/nounpl: drags
arrastar
1. to pull something with force along a surface
He dragged the heavy box across the floor.
Ele arrastou a caixa pesada pelo chão.
2. to move slowly or with difficulty
The meeting dragged on for hours.
A reunião se arrastou por horas.
3. something that slows down progress or is tedious
This project is a real drag.
Este projeto é um real arrasto.
4. resistance to motion through air or liquid
The aerodynamic design reduces drag.
O design aerodinâmico reduz a resistência do ar.
5. clothing of the opposite gender worn for performance
The performer wore drag for the show.
O artista usava roupas drag no show.
NYC Slang
a bummer or something tedious (e.g., 'That's a real drag, man')
Synonyms
pullhaultugdrawlug
Antonyms
pushshove

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arrastar
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
arrastar
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
arrastar
Standard usage
Portugal
arrastar
Standard usage; 'arrastadeira' for resistance/friction

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag someone into something - envolver alguém em algo
drag one's feet - andar devagar, procrastinar
drag and drop - arrastar e soltar (computing)
main drag - rua principal
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