Meaning
to draw, to extract
- to draw, extract, pull
- to elicit, generalise/generalize
- to derive
In a sentence
È troppo presto per trarre conclusioni definitive.
It is too early to draw definitive conclusions.
Non traggo mai conclusioni troppo in fretta.
I never draw conclusions too quickly.
Ho tratto molto da quel corso online.
I got a lot out of that online course.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tratto | past · participle |
Usage notes
- Use 'trarre' for abstract extraction (e.g., conclusions, benefits). For physical pulling, prefer 'tirare' or 'estrarre'.
- Common mistake: Forgetting 'trarre' is irregular (past participle: 'tratto'). Auxiliary is always 'avere'.
- Often used in formal or written Italian. In speech, 'ricavare' or 'ottenere' may sound more natural.