metieron
/meh-tee-EH-rohn/
they/you all put in
A group of people putting objects into a container.
metieron(verb)
they/you all put in
?placing an object inside a container or space
they/you all inserted
?putting something into a slot or narrow space
,they/you all shoved
?putting something in with force
📝 In Action
Ellos metieron las maletas en el coche.
A1They put the suitcases in the car.
Ustedes metieron el dinero en el sobre, ¿verdad?
A2You all put the money in the envelope, right?
💡 Grammar Points
Who and When?
This specific form 'metieron' is only used for 'them' or 'you all' when talking about a completed action that happened in the past.
❌ Common Pitfalls
One-time vs. Habitual
Mistake: "Using 'metieron' to mean 'they used to put'."
Correction: Use 'metían' for things they used to do repeatedly, and 'metieron' for things they did once and finished.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Inside' Word
Think of 'metieron' whenever you are talking about a group putting something into a container or room. It's more specific than just 'putting' (poner).
The moment a goal is scored in a game.
📝 In Action
Los jugadores metieron tres goles ayer.
A2The players scored three goals yesterday.
💡 Grammar Points
Goal Scoring
In Spanish, you don't 'win' a goal, you 'put' (meter) it into the net.
Getting someone involved in a complicated situation.
metieron(verb)
they/you all got (someone) into
?involving someone in a situation, often a bad one
they/you all involved
?making someone part of a plan or trouble
📝 In Action
Me metieron en un problema enorme.
B1They got me into a huge problem.
Metieron a su primo en el negocio.
B2They got their cousin into the business.
⭐ Usage Tips
Trouble Brewing
When 'metieron' is followed by 'en un lío' or 'en problemas', it means they dragged someone into a mess.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: metieron
Question 1 of 2
If your friends accidentally told your secret to your boss, which phrase would you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'metieron' always mean 'they'?
Not always! It can mean 'they' (ellos/ellas), but it is also the formal way to say 'you all' (ustedes) in Spain and the standard way to say 'you all' in Latin America when talking about the past.
What is the difference between 'metieron' and 'pusieron'?
'Pusieron' is a general word for 'they put.' 'Metieron' is more specific—it almost always implies putting something *inside* a box, a room, a pocket, or a situation.