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How to Say "i expel" in Spanish

The Spanish word fori expelis echoB1 level.

English → SpanishB1

echo

verbB1informal
to force someone out of a place
An illustration of a downtrodden person leaving an office setting while carrying a small cardboard box of personal items.

Examples

Si no cumplo la cuota, mi jefe me echo.

If I don't meet the quota, my boss fires me. (Note: Often used reflexively, 'me echa')

Echo a los invitados que están causando problemas.

I kick out the guests who are causing trouble.

Using 'Echar' with People

When 'echo' means to remove a person, it usually requires the preposition 'a': 'Echo a Juan' (I fire Juan/I kick Juan out).

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