Metidos (en. Involved)

me-ti-dos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who find themselves implicated in something, often without being invited.
They are always involved in the office gossip.
Siempre están metidos en los chismes de la oficina.
People who intrusively interfere in the affairs of others.
I don't like them being involved in my personal life.
No me gusta que estén metidos en mi vida personal.

Etymology

From the verb 'meter', which means to introduce or to involve.

Common Phrases and Expressions

involved in troubles
people who have fallen into problems or complications.
metidos en líos
to meddle where one is not called
to interfere in matters that do not concern one.
meterse donde no le llaman

Related Words

to insert
To introduce something into a space or situation.
meter
intrusion
The act of intervening in what does not concern one.
intromisión

Slang Meanings

In deep trouble
That guy is in deep trouble with legal issues.
Ese chico está metido hasta las trancas en problemas legales.
To be in the middle of the gossip
Whenever there’s a scandal, she is in the middle of the gossip.
Siempre que hay un escándalo, ella está metida en medio del chisme.