NOTDuolingo 41-45

Spanish Verbs

  • Echar relajo

    Memory Tip: "Echar relajo" is used when you're having fun or joking around.

    Visual Cue: Picture a group of friends laughing and playing games together.

    Mnemonic: "Echar relajo" = "relax and joke around."

  • Echar taco

    Memory Tip: "Echar" means "to throw" or "to put in," and in this context, it's like "throwing in" some tacos, meaning to eat them.

    Visual Cue: Imagine yourself at a taco stand, enjoying some delicious tacos.

    Mnemonic: "Echar taco" = "throw some tacos in your mouth."

  • Echar un vistazo

    Memory Tip: "Vistazo" sounds like "vista" (view), so "echar un vistazo" means to take a quick look or glance at something.

    Visual Cue: Picture yourself quickly scanning a book or glancing at your watch.

    Mnemonic: "Echar un vistazo" = "throw a glance."

  • Echar una mano

    Memory Tip: "Mano" means "hand," so "echar una mano" is literally "throwing a hand," which means helping out.

    Visual Cue: Imagine offering your hand to help someone lift something heavy.

    Mnemonic: "Echar una mano" = "lend a hand."

  • Echarle

    Memory Tip: "Echarle" is a versatile phrase often used to mean "give it" or "help out." Think of "echarle ganas" (to try hard) or simply helping out in a situation.

    Visual Cue: Picture someone giving something to another person or offering help.

    Mnemonic: "Echarle" = "give it" or "help with something."