meten
“meten” means “they/you all put (in)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they/you all put (in)
Also: they/you all stick (in)
📝 In Action
Ellos meten la ropa en la maleta.
A1They put the clothes in the suitcase.
Ustedes siempre meten las llaves en el cajón.
A1You all always put the keys in the drawer.
they/you all score
📝 In Action
Los jugadores meten un gol en el último minuto.
A2The players score a goal in the last minute.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: meten
Question 1 of 1
If you want to say 'They score a goal,' which should you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'mittere', which originally meant 'to send' or 'to let go'. Over time in Spanish, it shifted to mean putting something inside.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'meten' always mean putting something physical inside?
Mostly, yes, but it can also be used for scoring points or even for provoking emotions (like 'meten miedo' - they cause fear).