Insertar (en. Insert)

/in-ser-'tar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To put something inside another thing.
I will insert the key into the lock.
Voy a insertar la llave en la cerradura.
To introduce information into a digital medium or similar.
I need to insert the data into the database.
Necesito insertar los datos en la base de datos.
To include an element within a context or document.
I inserted an image in the document.
Inserté una imagen en el documento.

Etymology

From Latin 'insertare', meaning 'to put inside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

insert a comment
To add a comment in a text or conversation.
insertar un comentario
insert into the conversation
To include oneself in a dialogue or discussion.
insertar en la conversación
insert an object
To place an object in a specific location.
insertar un objeto

Related Words

insertion
Action of inserting something.
inserción
inserter
Person who inserts something.
insertor
inserted
Something that has been inserted.
inserto

Slang Meanings

To introduce someone to a group.
I inserted myself into the group of friends.
Me inserté en el grupo de amigos.
To put something in an inappropriate place.
Don't try to insert that there, it doesn't belong.
No intentes insertar eso ahí, no va.