Spanish Expression · Native
echar un cable
to lend a hand / to help out
Pronunciation: eh-CHAR oon KAH-bleh
Meaning
To give assistance to someone, especially informally.
Example
Necesito que alguien me eche un cable con la mudanza este fin de semana.
I need someone to lend me a hand with the move this weekend.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice echar un cable 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 native-level Spanish expression.