Pull at Meaning in English
expression
Definición
To gently or repeatedly tug or pull on something, often a piece of clothing or a part of someone's body. It can also refer to something causing a strong emotional effect.
Uso & Matices
'Pull at' is more gentle than just 'pull.' Often used for children tugging on sleeves, or for descriptions like 'pulling at someone's heartstrings.' Can be literal (touch/grab) or figurative (emotional effect). Not as forceful as 'yank' or 'tug.'
Spanish: tirar de - jalar dePortuguese (BR): puxar em - segurar emPortuguese (PT): puxar em - segurar emChinese (Simplified): 拉扯 (衣物等)Chinese (Traditional): 拉扯 (衣物等)Hindi: खींचना (कपड़े आदि)Arabic: يشد على - يجذب (ثوب أو شيء)Bengali: টানতে থাকা - টেনে ধরাRussian: тянуть за - дергать заJapanese: 引っぱる - 引き寄せるVietnamese: kéo nhẹ - kéo giật nhẹKorean: 당기다 - 끌어당기다Turkish: çekiştirmek - nazikçe çekmekUrdu: ہلکا سا کھینچنا - بار بار کھینچناIndonesian: menarik perlahan - menarik-narik
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The little boy pulled at his mother's sleeve.
basic
She pulled at the door, but it was locked.
basic
The dog pulled at the leash to run faster.
basic
Stop pulling at your sweater, you’ll stretch it out.
natural
Memories of her old home still pull at her heart.
natural
He nervously pulled at the edge of his hat while waiting.
natural