The Present Subjunctive of echar is used when expressing wishes, desires, doubts or uncertainties about the present. For example, Espero que eches una mano con la limpieza. (I hope you lend a hand with the cleaning.)

Echar is a regular -ar verb, so its Present Subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Echar (to throw) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Echar generally means to throw, cast, or put, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To throw or cast: for example, Que eche la pelota (That he throws the ball).

To put or place: for example, Que eche la carta en el buzón (That he puts the letter in the mailbox).

To expel or kick out: for example, Que lo echen del club (That they kick him out of the club).

To add or pour: for example, Que eche azúcar al café (That he adds sugar to the coffee).

To blame or accuse: for example, Que le echen la culpa (That they blame him).

To start or begin: for example, Que eche a andar el coche (That he starts the car).

To lie down or take a nap (colloquial): for example, Que me eche una siesta (That I take a nap).

To have sex (vulgar): for example, Que se echen un polvo (That they have sex).

Examples

Examples of Echar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que eches un vistazo a este libro antes de tu viaje. (I hope you take a look at this book before your trip.)

Es importante que echemos un vistazo a los detalles del contrato. (It’s important that we go over the details of the contract.)

Ojalá que echen un ojo a las noticias de hoy. (I hope they keep an eye on today’s news.)

Aunque no quieras, eche un vistazo a estos documentos. (Whether you want to or not, take a look at these documents.)

Para estar al día, echemos un vistazo a las redes sociales. (To stay current, let’s check out social media.)

Tal vez eches un ojo a los comentarios de los usuarios. (Maybe you should take a look at the user comments.)

Es necesario que echen un vistazo a las nuevas regulaciones. (It’s necessary that they review the new regulations.)

Aunque no te guste, eche un vistazo a las opciones de carrera. (Even if you don’t like it, take a look at the career options.)

Para estar preparados, echemos un vistazo al pronóstico del tiempo. (To be prepared, let’s check the weather forecast.)

Es importante que eche un vistazo a las nuevas tendencias. (It’s important that you take a look at the new trends.)

Ojalá que eches un vistazo a las reseñas antes de comprar. (I hope you take a look at the reviews before buying.)

Para estar al tanto, echen un vistazo a las noticias locales. (To stay informed, take a look at the local news.)

Aunque no quieran, echemos un vistazo a las nuevas políticas. (Whether you want to or not, let’s review the new policies.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Echar (to throw) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.