A1 Collocation Neutral

Echar de menos

To miss (someone/something)

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Meaning

To feel sadness or regret at the absence of someone or something.

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Cultural Background

Echar de menos is the standard, everyday term. Extrañar is preferred; 'echar de menos' is understood but sounds 'Peninsular'.

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Regional Tip

If you are in Latin America, use 'extrañar'. If in Spain, use 'echar de menos'.

Meaning

To feel sadness or regret at the absence of someone or something.

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Regional Tip

If you are in Latin America, use 'extrañar'. If in Spain, use 'echar de menos'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Yo _____ de menos a mi hermano.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: echo

First person singular of 'echar' is 'echo'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Yo _____ de menos a mi hermano.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: echo

First person singular of 'echar' is 'echo'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, you can miss objects like a house or a car.

Related Phrases

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Extrañar

synonym

To miss

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