Spanish Expression · Native
echar un ojo
to keep an eye on / to take a look
Pronunciation: eh-CHAHR oon OH-ho
Meaning
To watch something or someone carefully; to quickly check something.
Example
Podrías echarle un ojo a mi bolso mientras voy al baño?
Could you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the bathroom?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice echar un ojo 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.