echar una vista: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin AmericaGeneral Spanishneutralinformal
  • To take a look at something; to glance at or briefly inspect an object, document, place, or situation.

  Examples

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  • Antes de firmar el contrato, eché una vista rápida a las cláusulas para asegurarme de que todo estaba claro.

    Before signing the contract, I took a quick look at the clauses to make sure everything was clear.

  • Cuando llegó el inspector, echó una vista general al restaurante para comprobar las condiciones de higiene.

    When the inspector arrived, he made a general check of the restaurant to verify the hygiene conditions.

  • Los técnicos echaron una vista a la instalación eléctrica para detectar posibles fallos.

    The technicians inspected the electrical installation to detect possible faults.

  • Si tienes tiempo, echa una vista a este informe y dime qué te parece antes de la reunión.

    If you have time, take a look at this report and tell me what you think before the meeting.