English–Spanish

“throw out” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoexpulsar

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈtʃaɾ/

Example

Ella echa la basura al contenedor.

She throws the garbage into the bin.

Illustration for echar (throw out)

How to say “throw out” in Spanish

“Throw out” in Spanish is echar.

A push or toss that moves an object out of its place.

Full entry for echar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with echar

No lo eches a la basura, todavía sirve.

Don't throw it in the trash, it still works.

Tips for using echar

  • Echar makes many fixed phrases whose meanings differ from 'throw'; common ones to note are echar de menos = miss, echarse a + infinitive = begin to, and echar sal = add salt.

Other Spanish words for “throw out”

El dueño expulsó a los clientes que no pagaron.

The owner threw out the customers who didn't pay.

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