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    Echar un vistazo a la web

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is an idiomatic verb phrase formed by 'echar' (to throw/cast), 'un vistazo' (a glance/look), and the preposition 'a' (to/at) followed by the noun 'la web' (the web/website). 'Echar un vistazo' means 'to take a look' or 'to glance', and the 'a' introduces the object being looked at. The verb 'echar' will be conjugated according to the subject and tense.

    Sample sentences

    Necesito echar un vistazo a la web de la universidad para ver el horario de clases.

    I need to take a look at the university's website to see the class schedule.

    ¿Podrías echar un vistazo a la web de ese restaurante y decirme qué tipo de comida tienen?

    Could you check out that restaurant's website and tell me what kind of food they have?

    Ayer eché un vistazo a la web del hotel y parece que tienen buenas ofertas.

    Yesterday I took a look at the hotel's website and it seems they have good offers.

    Quick facts

    web_term:In Spanish, 'la web' is a common, informal way to refer to 'the website' or 'the internet' in general, borrowed from English.
    conjugation:'Echar' is a regular -ar verb. For example: 'yo echo', 'tú echas', 'él/ella/usted echa', 'nosotros echamos', 'vosotros echáis', 'ellos/ellas/ustedes echan'.
    idiomatic_use:The phrase 'echar un vistazo' literally means 'to throw a glance', but it functions idiomatically to mean 'to take a look'. It's commonly used to describe a quick or superficial inspection.

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    Example

    Necesito echar un vistazo a la web de la universidad para ver el horario de clases.

    I need to take a look at the university's website to see the class schedule.

    ¿Podrías echar un vistazo a la web de ese restaurante y decirme qué tipo de comida tienen?

    Could you check out that restaurant's website and tell me what kind of food they have?

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