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How to Say "i cast" in Spanish

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echo

/é-cho//ˈeʧo/

verbA1
Use 'echo' when you are performing the action of throwing something, like trash or a line, in the present tense.
A simplified illustration showing a person winding up to throw a red ball high into the air.

Examples

Yo echo la basura al contenedor.

I throw the trash into the bin.

Cada mañana, echo una mirada rápida al periódico.

Every morning, I cast a quick glance at the newspaper.

The 'I' Form Rule

'Echo' is always used when the person doing the action is 'I' (yo). It’s the simplest way to talk about something you do right now.

Confusing 'echar' and 'hacer'

Mistake: “Using 'echo' (no H) when you mean 'I have done' ('he hecho').”

Correction: Remember: 'echo' is 'I throw/put.' 'He hecho' (with 'h') is 'I have done.' They are different verbs!

eché

verbA2
Use 'eché' for the past tense action of having thrown something, indicating a completed action of casting or throwing away.

Examples

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

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

tiré

verbA1
Use 'tiré' specifically when describing the past action of throwing or casting a fishing line, or more generally for throwing something out.

Examples

Tiré la basura antes de salir de casa.

I threw out the trash before leaving the house.

Past vs. Present Tense Confusion

Learners often confuse 'echo' (present tense) with 'eché' and 'tiré' (past tense). Remember that 'echo' is for 'I throw' now, while 'eché' and 'tiré' are for 'I threw' in the past. 'Tiré' can also be used for a fishing cast.

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