What does "echar" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "echar" with examples and practice

Spanish

echar

English

to throw

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "echar"

throw
pour
fire
expel
add

Examples of how to use "echar" in Spanish

Spanish
¿Me echas una mano con esto?
English
Can you give me a hand with this?
Spanish
Echo sal a la sopa.
English
I add salt to the soup.
Spanish
Ella echó la carta al buzón.
English
She dropped the letter in the mailbox.
Spanish
De niño, echaba carreras con mis primos.
English
When I was a kid, I used to race with my cousins.
Spanish
Mañana echaré menos gasolina.
English
I'll use less gas tomorrow.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "echar" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to English
¿Me echas una mano con esto?

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What does "echar" mean in English? | Habladoo