Echó (en. Threw)

/ˈe.tʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of putting or placing something somewhere.
She put the letter in the mailbox.
Ella echó la carta en el buzón.
To give, produce, or manifest something.
The chef added salt to the food.
El chef echó sal a la comida.
To release or throw an object.
He threw the ball to his dog.
Él echó la pelota a su perro.

Etymology

From Latin 'iacere', which means 'to throw' or 'to launch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to miss
To feel the absence of someone or something.
echar de menos
to take a look
To look at something quickly.
echar un vistazo
to blame
To hold someone responsible for a problem.
echar la culpa

Related Words

to throw
Verb that means to put, throw, or release something.
echar
hechar
Incorrect form of the verb echar, which is a spelling mistake.
hechar

Slang Meanings

To have a drink
At the party, everyone had a drink.
En la fiesta, todos se echaron un trago.
He leaned back
When I told him the truth, he leaned back.
Cuando le dije la verdad, me echó para atrás.