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    Meten (en. Put in)

    /me.ten/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of placing something in a specific location.
    They put the books in the box.
    Meten los libros en la caja.
    Action of taking a measurement or evaluation.
    They measure the temperature of the water.
    Meten la temperatura del agua.
    Involves situations or contexts where a standard is established.
    They put everyone in the same category.
    Meten a todos en la misma categoría.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'metĕre', which means 'to put' or 'to place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put one's foot in it
    To make a mistake.
    meter la pata
    to get into trouble
    To get involved in difficult situations.
    meterse en problemas
    to intervene
    To actively intervene in a situation.
    meter mano

    Related Words

    measure
    To calculate dimensions or quantities.
    medir
    include
    To make something part of a set.
    incluir

    Slang Meanings

    To use something inappropriately.
    I shouldn't bring that into the conversation.
    No debería meter de eso en la conversación.
    To enter an unexpected situation.
    I don't like to get involved in other people's troubles.
    No me gusta meterme en líos ajenos.