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    Metiéndose (en. Getting into)

    /meˈtjen̪dose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Introducing something into a place or within another thing.
    He is getting into trouble with his attitude.
    Él se está metiendo en problemas con su actitud.
    Getting involved in a situation.
    She got into the conversation uninvited.
    Ella se metió en la conversación sin ser invitada.
    Entering a place, commonly quickly or unexpectedly.
    She stepped into her friend's house as a surprise.
    Se metió en la casa de su amigo para sorpresa.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'meter', which comes from the Latin 'mittere', meaning to send or to put in.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    getting into trouble
    Getting involved in problems.
    meterse en líos
    getting involved with someone
    Interfering or bothering another person.
    meterse con alguien
    meddling in other people's affairs
    Intruding into matters that do not concern them.
    meterse en asuntos ajenos

    Related Words

    meter
    The action of introducing or placing something in a location.
    meter
    entry
    Access to a place.
    entrada
    investment
    The process of introducing something into another thing.
    inversión

    Slang Meanings

    Getting involved in gossip.
    She is always getting into school gossip.
    Ella está siempre metiéndose en chismes de la escuela.
    Inappropriate meddling.
    Don't get involved in what doesn't concern you.
    No te metas en lo que no te concierne.