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How to Say "meddle" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “meddle” is “métete” — B2 level.

English → SpanishB2
Verb (Command Form)B2informal
interfering in others' affairs (often critical)
Three simplified figures. Two figures are facing each other in a tense posture, and the third figure is actively stepping into the space between them, placing a hand on one figure's shoulder to intervene.

Examples

Si quieres un aumento, métete en el proyecto de marketing.

If you want a raise, get involved in the marketing project.

Ya que sabes tanto, métete y arréglalo tú mismo.

Since you know so much, get in there and fix it yourself.

¡Métete en tus propios asuntos!

Mind your own business! (Literally: Get into your own matters!)

Preposition 'en'

When 'meterse' means 'to get involved,' it almost always requires the preposition 'en' (in/into) to indicate the situation or topic of interference.

Using 'a' instead of 'en'

Mistake: “Métete a ese tema.”

Correction: Métete en ese tema. The preposition 'en' is necessary to indicate deep involvement within a subject.

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