Spanish Expression · Intermediate
echar de menos
to miss (someone)
Pronunciation: EH-char de MEH-nos
Meaning
To feel the absence of someone or something.
Example
Echo de menos a mi familia.
I miss my family.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice echar de menos out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.