meterme
“meterme” means “to get in (myself)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to get in (myself), to go into (myself)
Also: to climb into
📝 In Action
Tengo que meterme en la ducha antes de salir.
A2I have to get in the shower before leaving.
No quiero meterme en ese coche tan pequeño.
B1I don't want to get into that tiny car.
¿Puedo meterme aquí contigo?
A2Can I get in here with you?
to get involved, to interfere
Also: to take up
📝 In Action
No es mi asunto, así que prefiero no meterme.
B1It's not my business, so I prefer not to get involved.
Si vas a meterme en tus planes, avísame con tiempo.
B2If you are going to involve me in your plans, let me know ahead of time.
Estaba pensando en meterme a estudiar diseño gráfico.
C1I was thinking about starting to study graphic design. (Literally: 'getting myself into studying...')
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Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "meterme" in Spanish:
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Which sentence uses 'meterme' in the sense of 'interfering'?
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The verb 'meter' comes from the Latin word *mittere*, which originally meant 'to send.' Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to mean 'to put' or 'to insert.' When you add the 'me,' it means you are 'sending' or 'putting' the action back to yourself.
First recorded: 13th century (as meter)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 'me' attached to the end of the verb?
'Meterme' is the infinitive form of the verb ('meter') combined with the pronoun ('me'). When a verb is in the infinitive (or gerund, or affirmative command), the object or reflexive pronoun must be attached to the end, telling you that *you* are the one performing the action on yourself.
What is the difference between 'meter' and 'meterme'?
'Meter' means 'to put' or 'to insert' *something else* (e.g., 'Voy a meter la llave' - I am going to put the key in). 'Meterme' means 'to put *myself* in' or 'to get in,' where the action comes back to the speaker.