The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Echar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Echa la basura. (Throw out the trash.)

Echar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Echar (to throw) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Echar generally means to throw, cast, or expel, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To throw or cast: For example, ¡Echa la pelota! (Throw the ball!)

To expel or kick out: For example, ¡Échalos de aquí! (Kick them out of here!)

To add or put in: For example, ¡Echa más sal a la comida! (Add more salt to the food!)

To lie down or rest: For example, ¡Échate un rato! (Lie down for a while!)

To start or begin (colloquial): For example, ¡Echa a andar! (Get going!)

To have sex (vulgar): For example, ¡Échame un polvo! (Have sex with me!)

Examples

Examples of Echar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Echa un vistazo a este libro! (Take a look at this book!)

Por favor, eche una mano con la limpieza. (Please lend a hand with the cleaning.)

Vamos a echar un partido de fútbol este fin de semana. (Let’s play a soccer game this weekend.)

No te olvides de echar gasolina antes de salir. (Don’t forget to fill up the gas tank before leaving.)

¿Podrías echar un vistazo a mi ensayo? (Could you take a look at my essay?)

Echemos un vistazo al menú antes de pedir. (Let’s take a look at the menu before ordering.)

Echad un ojo a las noticias de hoy. (Keep an eye on today’s news.)

No se echen a perder los alimentos en el refrigerador. (Don’t let the food in the fridge go bad.)

¡Echa un vistazo a esas ofertas de trabajo! (Check out those job offers!)

Por favor, eche un vistazo a las instrucciones antes de comenzar. (Please take a look at the instructions before starting.)

Vamos a echar una fiesta el próximo fin de semana. (Let’s throw a party next weekend.)

No te olvides de echar un vistazo al pronóstico del tiempo antes de salir. (Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before going out.)

¿Podrías echar un ojo a mi presentación? (Could you take a look at my presentation?)

Echemos un vistazo a los planes de vacaciones. (Let’s take a look at the vacation plans.)

Echen un vistazo a los nuevos productos en la tienda. (Check out the new products in the store.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.