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    Eché (en. I threw)

    /eˈt͡ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of throwing or placing something in a location.
    I put the letter in the mailbox.
    Yo eché la carta en el buzón.
    Expresses the action of dismissing someone.
    The boss fired me from the company.
    El jefe me echó de la empresa.
    Used to refer to giving something to someone.
    I put the money in the cash register.
    Eché el dinero en la caja.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'iacere', which means 'to throw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a look
    To look at something quickly.
    echar un vistazo
    to blame
    To hold someone responsible for a mistake.
    echar la culpa
    to take root
    To settle down in a place.
    echar raíces

    Related Words

    to throw
    Infinitive verb that means to throw or get rid of something.
    echar
    to dismiss
    To remove someone from a job or a relationship.
    despedir
    to throw
    To throw something forcefully or over a long distance.
    arrojar

    Slang Meanings

    To dismiss someone in an informal tone.
    The boss fired me, but I think it was more about drama than performance.
    El boss me echó, pero creo que fue más por rollo que por rendimiento.
    To have a drink.
    Let's have a couple of beers.
    Vamos a echar un par de cervezas.