Spanish Expression · Intermediate
echar una mano
to lend a hand
Pronunciation: eh-CHAR OO-nah MAH-noh
Meaning
A very common idiom meaning to help someone.
Example
¿Me echas una mano con la maleta?
Can you give me a hand with the suitcase?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice echar una mano 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.