metiendo
“metiendo” means “putting (in)” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
putting (in), sticking (in)
Also: shoving
📝 In Action
Ella está metiendo los libros en la mochila.
A1She is putting the books in the backpack.
Estábamos metiendo las sillas en el camión cuando llovió.
A2We were putting the chairs in the truck when it rained.
getting into, interfering
Also: causing
📝 In Action
Mi hermano siempre está metiéndose en líos.
B1My brother is always getting into trouble.
Ella no quiere que estemos metiendo las narices en su vida.
B2She doesn't want us interfering in her life (literally: 'putting our noses').
scoring, speeding up
📝 In Action
El equipo está metiendo muchos puntos en este cuarto.
B2The team is scoring many points in this quarter.
¡Vamos, métete! Ya es tarde.
C1Come on, hurry up! It's already late. (Note: using 'métete' as a command form of the verb 'meterse')
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Words that translate to "metiendo" in Spanish:
causing→getting into→interfering→scoring→shoving→speeding up→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: metiendo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'metiendo' to describe interference?
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📚 Etymology▼
"Meter" comes from the Latin verb *mittere*, which originally meant 'to send' or 'to let go.' Over time in Spanish, the meaning shifted from 'sending' something toward a place to 'putting' or 'inserting' it into a specific container or space.
First recorded: Around the 10th century (as 'meter')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'metiendo' and 'poniendo'?
Both mean 'putting,' but 'metiendo' (meter) specifically means putting something *inside* or *into* a container or opening (like a key in a lock). 'Poniendo' (poner) means placing something *on* a surface or *in* a general location (like putting a book on a table).
How do I form the continuous tense with 'metiendo'?
You use a form of the verb 'estar' (to be) followed by 'metiendo'. For example: 'Yo estoy metiendo' (I am putting in) or 'Tú estabas metiendo' (You were putting in).