Echar palo is a colloquial phrase in Spanish, often used in the Caribbean and Latin America, which means to criticize or berate someone harshly. It can also be used to describe the act of flirting or making advances on someone, depending on the context.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan siempre le está echando palo a María, no para de criticarla.
- English: Juan is always harshly criticizing Maria, he never stops.