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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

To help someone out, to lend a hand without making it a big deal. In Mexico, it's the most friendly and natural way to ask for or offer help.

Examples

Can you echar la mano with the move?

He always echame la mano when I'm in a rush, he's a good friend.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Alivianar

A Paraguayan word for someone who is unpleasant, grumpy, or just plain bad-tempered by nature. The argel snaps at people, has no patience, and radiates a sour energy that makes you want to choose a different line at the supermarket or a different window at the bank. "Qué argel" is the standard Paraguayan sigh when you run into one.