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    Metían (en. They put)

    /meˈtjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To introduce something into a place or instance.
    They put the letters in the mailbox.
    Metían las cartas en el buzón.
    To have someone participate or enter a group or situation.
    They included the new employees in the work team.
    Metían a los nuevos empleados en el equipo de trabajo.
    To place something fitted or imbued within another object.
    They always packed too many things in the suitcase.
    Siempre metían demasiadas cosas en la maleta.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'meter', which comes from the Latin 'mittĕre', meaning 'to send or introduce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put your foot in it
    To make a mistake or err.
    meter la pata
    to get into trouble
    To become involved in difficult or conflictive situations.
    meterse en problemas
    to dive in
    To engage intensely in an activity or situation.
    meterse a fondo

    Related Words

    meter
    A verb that refers to the action of introducing something.
    meter
    metido
    That is inside something or in a situation.
    metido

    Slang Meanings

    To get involved in something
    When they got involved in other people's conversations.
    Cuando se metían en conversaciones ajenas.
    To meddle
    At that party, they always meddled with the drinks.
    En esa fiesta siempre metían mano a las bebidas.