Échalo (en. Throw it away)

/ˈe.tʃa.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To send or throw something to a place.
Throw it in the trash if you no longer need it.
Échalo a la basura si ya no lo necesitas.
To tell a person to get rid of something.
If you don't use it, throw it away.
Si no lo usas, échalo.
To express abandoning a situation or an attitude.
When you feel bad, throw it away and move on.
Cuando te sientas mal, échalo y sigue adelante.

Etymology

Comes from the verb "echar," which has Latin roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leave it to luck
Let fate decide.
échalo a la suerte
throw it out of here
Ask someone to leave or for something to be taken out of a place.
échalo de aquí
put it in the backpack
Instruction to store something in a backpack.
échalo en la mochila

Related Words

to throw
Verb that implies launching or sending something.
echar
trash
Waste or things that are unwanted.
basura
detach
To separate something from its original place.
desprender

Slang Meanings

To expel something abruptly.
If you don't like it, throw it away without thinking.
Si no te gusta, échalo sin pensar.
To do something without thinking, just act.
Throw it away, sometimes you have to take risks.
Echalo, a veces hay que arriesgarse.