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How to Say "inserted" in Spanish

The Spanish word forinsertedis metidoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2

metido

adjectiveA2
put inside
A small, frustrated brown bear cub with its head firmly lodged inside a brightly colored honey pot, unable to pull free.

Examples

El cable estaba metido detrás del sofá.

The cable was stuck behind the sofa.

La carta ya está metida en el buzón.

The letter is already placed in the mailbox.

Agreement is Key

Since 'metido' is acting as an adjective here, make sure its ending matches the thing you are describing: 'La llave está metida' (feminine) or 'Los zapatos están metidos' (plural).

Using the wrong verb

Mistake:Usar 'ser metido' (to be put/stuck).

Correction: Use 'estar metido' because being 'stuck' or 'placed' is a state or location, not a permanent characteristic.

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