rag

a piece of old cloth that is used for cleaning or wiping things

trapo, paño sucio

• use a rag to clean something

Collocations clean with a rag · wipe the floor with a rag

• She cleaned the windows with an old rag.

  Ella limpió las ventanas con un trapo viejo.

a person who is not liked or respected, especially because they are weak or do what other people want them to do

rufián, chivato

• be a rag

Collocations be a weakling · be a snitch

• He's just a rag who does what others tell him to.

  Él es solo un rufián que hace lo que le dicen otros.

a small flag or piece of cloth that is used to show support for a political party, organization, etc.

bandera pequeña, estandarte

• carry a rag

Collocations carry a flag · wave a banner

• They carried rags to show their support for the cause.

  Ellos llevaron banderas pequeñas para mostrar su apoyo a la causa.

to hit someone with a rag or similar object

golpear con un trapo

• hit somebody with a rag

Collocations hit with a cloth · strike with a rag

• He raged at the man, hitting him with a rag.

  Él golpeó al hombre con un trapo.