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How to Say "expels" in Spanish

The Spanish word forexpelsis echaB1 level.

English → SpanishB1

echa

VerbB1neutral/informal
formal removal
A lonely, small figure with a briefcase walking away from a large, imposing, closed door, symbolizing job dismissal.

Examples

El dueño echa al inquilino por no pagar.

The owner kicks out the tenant for not paying.

Si no trabaja bien, la jefa lo echa.

If he doesn't work well, the boss fires him.

Using 'Echar' for Removal

When 'echar' means to fire or kick someone out, it nearly always requires the preposition 'a' before the person being removed: 'echa a la gente'.

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