Metí (en. I put in)

/meˈti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To introduce something into a place.

I put the book in the backpack.

Metí el libro en la mochila.

To place or put something inside another thing.

I put my hand in my pocket.

Metí la mano en el bolsillo.

To join a group or activity.

I included my friend in the game.

Metí a mi amigo en el juego.

From the verb 'meter', which comes from the Latin 'mittere'.

to get into trouble

To get involved in complicated situations.

meterse en problemas

to intervene

To intervene in a matter or situation.

meter mano

to fixate on an idea or purpose

To set a fixed idea or purpose.

meterse en la cabeza

to introduce

To place or carry something to a location.

meter

included

That is inside something.

metido

To get involved or participate actively.

He got into the party uninvited.

Se metió en la fiesta sin ser invitado.

To go through a complicated problem.

He got into trouble with the police.

Se metió en un lío con la policía.