Different Uses of Echar Flashcards
1
Q
Echar un vistazo a
A
to glance at
2
Q
Echar de menos a alguien
A
To miss someone
3
Q
Echar abajo
A
To pull down, to break down, to bring down (like overthrow someone)
4
Q
Echar la llave
A
to lock
5
Q
Echar el freno
A
to put the brakes on
6
Q
Echar a perder
A
to spoil, to ruin, to go bad
7
Q
Echarse atras
A
to back out
8
Q
Echarse un novio
A
to get oneself a boyfriend
9
Q
Echarle ganas
A
to put forth much effort
10
Q
Echar a suertes
A
to make a decision by random means such as tossing a coin or drawing straws
11
Q
Echar el alto
A
to order someone to stop
12
Q
Echar un ojo
A
to watch or look at
13
Q
Echar balones fuera
A
to sidetrack
14
Q
Echar las campanas al vuelo
A
to shout out the news
15
Q
Echar el cierre
A
to close or shut down
