A colloquial term often used in Spain, 'arrascar' generally means 'to scratch'. However, in slang context, it can also mean 'to scrape by' or 'to barely make ends meet', particularly in reference to money or resources.
Examples
- Spanish: Con el sueldo que tengo, apenas puedo arrascar hasta fin de mes.
- English: With the salary I have, I can barely scrape by until the end of the month.