Échele (en. Throw it in)

/ˈe.t͡ʃe.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
It indicates the action of placing or adding something.
Add more salt to the soup so it has more flavor.
Échale más sal a la sopa para que tenga más sabor.
Used to encourage or motivate someone.
Give it your all on the exam, you’ll do great.
Échale ganas en el examen, seguro que te va bien.
It is used to express that an action should be performed energetically.
When you play, give it all your effort!
Cuando juegues, ¡échale todo tu esfuerzo!

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'echar', from the Latin 'iacere', which means 'to throw' or 'to launch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

put it in again
It indicates that something should be added again.
échele otra vez
give it your all
It expresses the need to put in more effort.
échele ganas
take a look
It suggests that something should be checked quickly.
échele un vistazo

Related Words

echar
To put or throw something.
echar
add
To add something to what already exists.
añadir
incorporate
To join something to a set.
incorporar

Slang Meanings

Expression of encouragement or will.
When I'm feeling down, my friend always tells me: 'Give it your all.'
Cuando estoy desanimado, mi amigo siempre me dice: 'Échale'.
Instruction to carry out an action with enthusiasm.
The coach shouted: 'Give it all in the game!'
El entrenador gritó: '¡Échale al partido!'