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eché

eh-CHAYeˈtʃe

“eché” means “I threw” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

I threwA2Verb

physical movement, tossing

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I pouredA2Verb

liquids

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I kicked outB1Verb

expelling someone

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I threw, I tossedAlso: I cast

VerbA2regular ar
A child smiling while throwing a brightly colored ball high into the air with an active motion blur.
past Participleechado
infinitiveechar
gerundechando

📝 In Action

Me molestó el ruido y eché la botella a la basura.

A2

The noise bothered me and I threw the bottle in the trash.

Eché la red al mar y esperé.

B1

I cast the net into the sea and waited.

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Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • echar la culpa – to blame

I poured, I addedAlso: I put in

VerbA2regular ar
A hand holding a clear glass pitcher and smoothly pouring bright blue liquid into an empty white cup.
past Participleechado
infinitiveechar
gerundechando

📝 In Action

Eché tres cucharadas de azúcar al café.

A2

I added three spoonfuls of sugar to the coffee.

Cuando hirvió el agua, eché la pasta.

B1

When the water boiled, I put in the pasta.

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Synonyms

I kicked out, I firedAlso: I expelled

VerbB1regular arinformal
One cartoon character standing in a doorway, firmly pointing outward, gesturing for a second character, who is walking away from the house, to leave.
past Participleechado
infinitiveechar
gerundechando

📝 In Action

No toleré su mala actitud y lo eché de la casa.

B1

I didn't tolerate his bad attitude and I kicked him out of the house.

Eché a mi empleado por llegar tarde tres veces.

B2

I fired my employee for arriving late three times.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • echar a alguien – to kick someone out

Indicative

Imperfect

yoechaba
túechabas
él/ella/ustedechaba
nosotrosechábamos
vosotrosechabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesechaban

Present

yoecho
túechas
él/ella/ustedecha
nosotrosechamos
vosotrosecháis
ellos/ellas/ustedesechan

Preterite

yoeché
túechaste
él/ella/ustedechó
nosotrosechamos
vosotrosechasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesecharon

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoechara/echase
túecharas/echases
él/ella/ustedechara/echase
nosotrosecháramos/echásemos
vosotrosecharais/echaseis
ellos/ellas/ustedesecharan/echasen

Present Subjunctive

yoeche
túeches
él/ella/ustedeche
nosotrosechemos
vosotrosechéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesechen
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Words that translate to "eché" in Spanish:

i addedi expelledi poured

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: eché

Question 1 of 2

Which English translation of 'eché' is correct in the sentence: 'Eché a mi vecino del jardín.'

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👥 Word Family
echar(to throw/cast) — Verb
el echador(the thrower/expeller) — Noun
el echadero(dumping ground) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
tomécanté
📚 Etymology

The verb 'echar' comes from the Latin verb *iactare*, which meant 'to throw,' 'to cast,' or 'to hurl.' Over time, its meaning expanded in Spanish to include the idea of 'putting something out' or 'putting something in,' which is why it has so many uses today.

First recorded: Medieval Latin

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: achar

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'eché' different from 'eche'?

'Eché' (with the accent) is the simple past ('I threw/poured/etc.'). 'Eche' (without the accent) is the present subjunctive form, used for wishes or commands, meaning 'that I throw' or 'he/she/it throws' (as a command).

Can I use 'eché' when I mean 'I missed' someone?

Yes, but only as part of the fixed phrase 'Eché de menos a mi familia' (I missed my family). You cannot use 'eché' by itself to mean 'missed'.