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eco

EH-ko/ˈeko/

echo

Also: trace / sign
NounmA2
A person shouting towards a large mountain range with sound waves radiating back.

📝 In Action

El eco en la montaña era impresionante.

A2

The echo in the mountain was impressive.

Sus palabras encontraron eco en la multitud.

B2

His words resonated (found an echo) within the crowd.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • resonancia (resonance)
  • repercusión (impact/echo)

Common Collocations

  • hacer eco de – to repeat or spread news/ideas
  • el eco de sus pasos – the sound of their footsteps

eco-friendly / organic

AdjectiveB1informal
A brown paper grocery bag filled with fresh green vegetables and a small green sprout.

📝 In Action

Compré manzanas eco en el mercado.

B1

I bought organic apples at the market.

Es una marca muy eco.

B2

It is a very eco-friendly brand.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ecológico (ecological)
  • biológico (biological/organic)

ultrasound

NounfB2informal
A medical professional holding a handheld scanner against a patient's stomach.

📝 In Action

Le hicieron una eco para ver cómo estaba el bebé.

B2

They gave her an ultrasound to see how the baby was doing.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ecografía (ultrasound)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "eco" in Spanish:

echo→ultrasound→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: eco

Question 1 of 1

If you are going to the doctor for a scan of your stomach, which do you say?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ecología(ecology) — Noun
ecológico(ecological) — Adjective
ecografía(ultrasound) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
secomuñecohueco
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'echo,' which came from a Greek myth about a nymph named Echo who could only repeat what others said.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: echoFrench: écho

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'eco' and 'bio' the same?

In Spanish, both are used to mean organic or environmentally friendly. 'Eco' is more common for products that don't harm the planet, while 'bio' often refers to organic food.

Can 'eco' be a verb?

No, 'eco' is only a noun or an adjective. To say 'to echo,' you would use the verb 'resonar' or the phrase 'hacer eco'.