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    Meterle (en. Put in)

    /meˈteɾle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To put something inside another object.
    I'm going to put the book in the backpack.
    Voy a meterle el libro en la mochila.
    To incorporate or add something to a situation.
    It's better to put more effort into the project.
    Es mejor meterle más esfuerzo al proyecto.
    To express an action in a more colloquial context.
    He scared his friend by suddenly appearing.
    Le metió un susto a su amigo al aparecer de repente.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'meter', which means to introduce or put something inside.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get involved
    To intervene or take action on something.
    meterle mano
    to hurry up
    To rush someone in a situation.
    meterle prisa
    to think it over
    To think or reflect on a topic.
    meterle cabeza

    Related Words

    meter
    To perform the action of introducing.
    meter
    entrance
    Action of entering or being introduced.
    entrada
    to include
    To add something to a set.
    incluir

    Slang Meanings

    To set it on fire
    At the party, we decided to set fire to the barbecue.
    En la fiesta, decidimos meterle fuego a la barbacoa.
    To put something in someone's head
    He always tries to put crazy ideas in his head.
    Siempre intenta meterle ideas locas en la cabeza.