How to Say "to cast" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to cast” is “echar” — use 'echar' when you are physically throwing or casting an object, like a net or a ball..
echar
/eh-CHAR//eˈt͡ʃaɾ/
Examples
El pescador echó la red al agua.
The fisherman cast the net into the water.
Ella echó la pelota al perro en el parque.
She threw the ball to the dog in the park.
Por favor, echa la basura en el contenedor azul.
Please, throw the trash in the blue container.
Literal Action
In its most basic use, 'echar' simply means moving an object through the air, similar to 'tirar' but often implying a less forceful or less destructive action.
echarle
eh-CHAR-leh/eˈtʃaɾle/
Examples
Échale un vistazo a este documento, por favor.
Cast a glance at this document, please.
Échale un ojo a los niños mientras hago la cena.
Keep an eye on the children while I make dinner.
Si necesitas ayuda, con gusto le echo una mano.
If you need help, I'll gladly lend a hand (to you).
Echar vs. Echarle un ojo
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