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    Mete (en. Put)

    /ˈmete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To place something in a specific location.
    He puts the letter in the mailbox.
    Él mete la carta en el buzón.
    To make something enter a place.
    She puts her hands in her pockets.
    Ella mete las manos en los bolsillos.
    To introduce an object into a closed space.
    The child puts his toy in the box.
    El niño mete su juguete en la caja.
    To enter or include in some activity or place.
    The students are putting in the project.
    Los estudiantes mete en el proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mittĕre', which means 'to send' or 'to put'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put in hand
    To carry out a decisive or direct action on something.
    mete mano
    apply pressure
    To exert influence or force on someone to act in a certain way.
    mete presión
    instill fear
    Produces fear or unease.
    mete miedo

    Related Words

    get involved
    To include oneself in a matter or activity.
    meterse
    involved
    That has been introduced or included.
    metido
    act of putting
    The act of putting something in.
    metedura

    Slang Meanings

    To do something quickly.
    Put that in before he arrives.
    Mete eso antes de que llegue.
    To get into trouble.
    You're going to get in a mess.
    Te vas a meter en un lío.