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    Metedle (en. Put it in)

    /me.te.dle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To introduce an object into a defined space.
    Put the letter in the mailbox.
    Metedle la carta en el buzón.
    To place something in a specific location.
    Put the books on the shelf.
    Metedle los libros en la estantería.
    To insert an element into a mechanism.
    Insert the key in the lock.
    Metedle la llave en la cerradura.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'meter' with the suffix '-dle' indicating action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put one’s foot in it
    To make a mistake or be wrong.
    meter la pata
    to put someone in a bind
    To put someone in a difficult situation.
    meter en un aprieto
    to intervene
    To intervene in a situation.
    meter mano

    Related Words

    meter
    Verb meaning to introduce something into a place.
    meter
    include
    To put something inside a set.
    incluir

    Slang Meanings

    To get into trouble.
    Don’t get into trouble, better stay out of it.
    No metas en líos, mejor mantente al margen.
    To intervene in a conversation.
    Join the conversation if you have something to contribute.
    Metedle en la charla si tienes algo que aportar.