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“Meter” (to put in) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Meter”

The Imperfect Tense of meter is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Metía la ropa en la lavadora cada semana. (I used to put the clothes in the washing machine every week.)

Meter is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the regular pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Meter in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of meter is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

To put or place something somewhere: For example, Metía los libros en la mochila. (I was putting the books in the backpack.)

To insert or introduce something: For example, Metía la llave en la cerradura. (I was inserting the key into the lock.)

To include or incorporate something: For example, Metía chistes en su discurso. (I was including jokes in my speech.)

To intervene or get involved (colloquial): For example, Siempre metía las narices donde no le llamaban. (He was always sticking his nose where it didn’t belong.)

To criticize or make fun of someone (colloquial, rude): For example, Metía cizaña entre los compañeros. (He was stirring up trouble among his colleagues.)

Real Life Examples of Meter in the Imperfect Tense

Yo metía la llave en la cerradura con cuidado. (I was carefully putting the key in the lock.)

Ellos metían las maletas en el maletero del coche. (They were putting the suitcases in the car’s trunk.)

Tú metías la pata cada vez que hablabas. (You were putting your foot in your mouth every time you spoke.)

Nosotros metíamos las narices en asuntos ajenos. (We were sticking our noses in other people’s business.)

Ella metía baza en todas las conversaciones. (She was butting in on every conversation.)

Ustedes metían prisa para llegar a tiempo. (You were rushing to arrive on time.)

Vosotros metíais las manos en los bolsillos cuando teníais frío. (You would put your hands in your pockets when you were cold.)

Él metía la pata al hablar sin pensar. (He was putting his foot in his mouth by speaking without thinking.)

Ellas metían las compras en bolsas reutilizables. (They were putting the groceries in reusable bags.)

Tú metías ruido mientras estudiaba. (You were making noise while I was studying.)

Yo metía las manos en los bolsillos por costumbre. (I was putting my hands in my pockets out of habit.)

Nosotros metíamos las narices donde no nos llamaban. (We were sticking our noses where we weren’t wanted.)

Ustedes metían prisa para no llegar tarde al trabajo. (You were rushing so you wouldn’t be late for work.)

Vosotros metíais las manos en la masa al hornear. (You would get your hands dirty when baking.)

Ellos metían la pata al decir comentarios inapropiados. (They were putting their foot in their mouth by making inappropriate comments.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Meter (to put in) in the Imperfect Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.