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    echar una mirada rápida

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verbal fixed expression formed by the verb 'echar' (to throw/to cast), the indefinite article 'una' (a/an), and the noun phrase 'mirada rápida' (quick look). 'Echar' acts as a light verb here, combining with the noun 'mirada' to form a common idiom for 'to look'. The adjective 'rápida' specifies the nature of the look.

    Sample sentences

    Necesito echar una mirada rápida a los documentos antes de la reunión.

    I need to take a quick look at the documents before the meeting.

    Ella echó una mirada rápida al reloj y se dio cuenta de que llegaba tarde.

    She took a quick look at the clock and realized she was late.

    Podemos echar una mirada rápida al menú mientras esperamos la mesa.

    We can take a quick look at the menu while we wait for the table.

    Quick facts

    gender:The noun 'mirada' is feminine, hence 'una' and 'rápida'.
    conjugation:The verb 'echar' will be conjugated according to the subject and tense (e.g., 'echo', 'echas', 'echó', 'echaremos').

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    Example

    Necesito echar una mirada rápida a los documentos antes de la reunión.

    I need to take a quick look at the documents before the meeting.

    Ella echó una mirada rápida al reloj y se dio cuenta de que llegaba tarde.

    She took a quick look at the clock and realized she was late.

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