This is the 8891st most frequent Portuguese word.
arrastam
"Arrastam" means "they drag" or "they pull" in English.
The verb 'arrastam' is used in this sentence to indicate a physical action where the students are moving objects (chairs) by dragging them.
Os alunos arrastam as cadeiras para organizar a sala.
The students drag the chairs to organize the classroom.
The verb 'arrastam' here is used figuratively to express the sensation of time passing slowly, as if dragging.
Os minutos se arrastam quando espero por notícias importantes.
The minutes drag on when I wait for important news.
In this sentence, the verb 'arrastam' describes the action performed by the players, showing how they move their feet with difficulty due to fatigue.