Echar
Definition
(verb) Make something move or fall in certain direction
Examples
“Va a echar agua en las plantas cada mañana para mantenerlas verdes.”
“Le echó la llave al gato por la ventana.”
He tossed the keys to the cat through the window.
“Echa un poco de sal y prueba la sopa.”
Add a little salt and taste the soup.
“La cajera le echó el cambio en la mano sin mirar.”
The cashier shoved the change into his hand without looking up.
“A las once, Marta echó la arena fuera del balde para que no pesara tanto.”
At eleven, Marta dumped the sand out of the bucket so it wouldn't be so heavy.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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