Echar a andar. Fun for a wednesday afternoon.

Question

Here is a phrase I have often heard and not paid much attention to. Actually it is quite useful. This is Spanish of Mexico. Do not trust the translator for this.

Example " Despues de la reunion,se decidió echar a andar las ideas presentadas."

Otro " Cuando echamos a andar el proyecto."

Learners see what you can do with this and post your answers, in Spanish and English This phrase adds some color to our daily speech.

Answer 1

Vamos echar a andar. Let's get the ball rolling. Is it get the ball rolling.

Yes ! - pacofinkler, Jul 25, 2013

Yes to Implement to begin to start something - pacofinkler, Jul 26, 2013

Answer 2

Sólo necesito un poco de dinero para echar a andar mi negocio en casa. ¿Qué dices, amigo?

I only need a little bit of money to jump start up my home business. What do you say, buddy?

Not jump start Sandy-- -set in motion-- - pacofinkler, Jul 25, 2013

start up? - sanlee, Jul 25, 2013

Srart up as in buisness- to satrt as in start a process - pacofinkler, Jul 26, 2013

Answer 3

No puedo dar dinero ,sino puedo echar a andar.I can't give money,but I can lend a hand. Is it "Lend a hand?

Use echar una mano= lend a hand - pacofinkler, Jul 25, 2013

Answer 4

He has decided to start up his new business venture in the downtown core.

Ha decidido echar a andar su nuevo emprendimiento de negocios en el centro de la ciudad.

You are on track! - pacofinkler, Jul 24, 2013

Answer 5

Because of his generosity, we were able to set the project wheels in motion.

Por su generosidad, pudimos echar a andar el proyecto.

Bien hecho ! - pacofinkler, Jul 24, 2013

Muchas gracias paco. - 0095ca4c, Jul 24, 2013

Answer 6

Una persona recibe un marcapasos porque a veces es necesario echar a andar su corazón.

A person receives a pacemaker because sometimes it is necessary to jump start his heart.

Answer 7

The translator gives "jump start". Isn't that right then?

Thats why I said -do not trust the translator- - pacofinkler, Jul 24, 2013

How about 'kick start' then? - togtog, Jul 24, 2013

To set in motion would be a good beginning - pacofinkler, Jul 24, 2013

You can have a lot of fun with this phrase if you do a bit of research Tog-Enjoy! - pacofinkler, Jul 24, 2013