Meto (en. I put)

/ˈmeto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To introduce something into a place.

I put the key in the lock.

Meto la llave en la cerradura.

To make something enter a place.

I put the dirty clothes in the washer.

Meto la ropa sucia en la lavadora.

To incorporate someone into a group.

I include my friend in the conversation.

Meto a mi amigo en la conversación.

From Latin 'mittere'.

to put one's foot in it

To make a mistake or get into trouble.

meter la pata

to instill fear

To provoke fear or unease.

meter miedo

to meddle in other people's affairs

To interfere in matters that do not concern you.

meterse en asuntos ajenos

meter

Verb from which 'meto' derives.

meter

entrance

The action of introducing something.

entrada

insertion

The act of inserting something.

inserción

To beat up or hit someone.

I'll give him a hit if he keeps bothering me.

Le meto un golpe si sigue molestando.

To cheat or deceive.

Don't drag me into this, I know you cheated on the exam.

No me metas, sé que hiciste trampa en el examen.