Echarla (en. Throw her out)

/eˈtʃaɾ.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To speak informally with someone.
Yesterday I had a long chat with my friend at the café.
Ayer me eché una charla larga con mi amigo en el café.
To express an opinion or to tell something.
He always gives interesting talks about his work.
Siempre echa charlas interesantes sobre su trabajo.
To converse, usually in a relaxed manner.
We sat down to chat in the park.
Nos sentamos a echarla en el parque.

Etymology

From the verb 'echar', in the sense of 'to give', combined with 'charla', which comes from the Latin 'carricla'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a chat
To have a light conversation.
echar la charla
to miss her
To feel the absence of someone.
echarla de menos
to leave her to her fate
To leave someone in a difficult situation.
echarla a su suerte

Related Words

chat
Conversation or dialogue between two or more people.
charla
talkative
A person who talks a lot or in a pleasant manner.
charlador
small talk
Short or informal chat.
charlita

Slang Meanings

To talk a lot without a clear purpose.
He was chatting all night non-stop.
Estuvo echando charla toda la noche sin parar.
To have a very informal conversation.
Let's chat for a while in the square.
Vamos a echarla un rato en la plaza.
To bring gossip or rumors into a conversation.
Don't believe him, he’s just chatting.
No le creas, sólo está echando charla.