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    Metía (en. Put)

    /meˈtia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To introduce something into a place.
    He was putting the book in the backpack.
    Metía el libro en la mochila.
    To make something enter a place.
    She was putting her hand in the water to feel the temperature.
    Ella metía la mano en el agua para sentir la temperatura.
    To include someone in a group or activity.
    The teachers were including the students in the extracurricular program.
    Los profesores metían a los estudiantes en el programa extracurricular.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mittĕre' which means 'to send' or 'to cause to enter.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get into trouble
    Getting involved in complicated or difficult situations.
    meterse en problemas
    to put one’s foot in it
    To make a mistake or act recklessly.
    meter la pata
    to intervene
    To intervene in a matter to help or change it.
    meter mano
    to rein in
    To impose discipline or control over someone.
    meter en cintura

    Related Words

    meter
    Related verb referring to the action of introducing.
    meter
    incluir
    A verb that means to add something to a set.
    incluir
    insertar
    To introduce something within another.
    insertar
    agregar
    To sum or add something.
    agregar

    Slang Meanings

    To sneak something in.
    He was sneaking drinks into the game without anyone noticing.
    Él metía bebidas al partido sin que nadie se diera cuenta.
    To introduce an idea into the conversation.
    She was slipping in a comment to change the subject.
    Ella metía un comentario por ahí para cambiar de tema.