Métase (en. Get in)

/ˈmetase/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: Instruction for someone to enter a place or get involved in a situation.

Example sentence: Get in line for registration!

¡Métase en la cola para el registro!

Definition: Suggestion for someone to get involved in a matter or conversation.

Example sentence: If you have doubts, get involved in the discussion.

Si tienes dudas, métase en la discusión.

Definition: Action of entering a group or place.

Example sentence: When you arrive at the party, get in quickly so you don't miss anything.

Cuando llegues a la fiesta, métase rápidamente para no perderse nada.

Etymology: From the verb 'meter', which comes from the Latin 'mittere'.

Phrase: get into a place where you aren't invited

Meaning: It is used to refer to someone who gets involved in other people's matters.

métase donde no lo llaman

Phrase: mind your own business

Meaning: Indicates that someone should take care of their own problems.

métase en su propio asunto

Related word: meter

Description: To introduce something into a place.

meter

Related word: involve

Description: To make someone participate in something.

involucrar

Slang meaning: To call someone to join in a chat or activity with some irony.

Slang example: The boss is coming, get in so you don't get caught.

Viene el jefe, métase para que no lo atrapen.

Slang meaning: Invitation to get involved in a delicate problem.

Slang example: If you know what's going on, get involved but be careful.

Si sabes lo que está pasando, métase pero con cuidado.