Translation
to get into, to meddle
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Word origin
The reflexive of meter, from Latin mittere ('to send, to put'). The same root gives English 'mission' and 'missile'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mittere
- English cognates
- mission, missile
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | meto | metí | metía | meteré | metería |
| tú | metes | metiste | metías | meterás | meterías |
| él/ella/ud. | mete | metió | metía | meterá | metería |
| nos. | metemos | metimos | metíamos | meteremos | meteríamos |
| vos. | metéis | metisteis | metíais | meteréis | meteríais |
| ellos/uds. | meten | metieron | metían | meterán | meterían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | meta | metiera | metiese |
| tú | metas | metieras | metieses |
| él/ella/ud. | meta | metiera | metiese |
| nos. | metamos | metiéramos | metiésemos |
| vos. | metáis | metierais | metieseis |
| ellos/uds. | metan | metieran | metiesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | mete |
| ud. | meta |
| nosotros | metamos |
| vosotros | meted |
| uds. | metan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- metiendo
- Past participle
- metido
Examples
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Do not meddle in matters that do not concern you.
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The cat got under the bed.
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He always picks on his little brother.
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Why do you get into every argument?
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We got into the cold water despite the wind.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 7: meterse, culpar, orgullo and 7 more words.