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Conjugation Chart of “Meter” (to put) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Meter”

The Subjunctive Mood of Meter is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainties, for example: Espero que metas la basura antes de irte. (I hope you take out the trash before you leave.)

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

How to Use Meter in the Subjunctive Mood

Meter generally means “to put in” or “to insert”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To put inside: for example, Espero que no metas la mano en el fuego (I hope you don’t put your hand in the fire).

To include or involve: for example, No me gustaría que me metieran en sus problemas (I wouldn’t like to be involved in their problems).

To insert or introduce: for example, Temo que me metan en la cárcel si mienten (I fear they’ll put me in jail if they lie).

To put effort into (colloquial): for example, Ojalá que meta más ganas en sus estudios (I hope you put more effort into your studies).

To criticize or make fun of (rude, colloquial): for example, No me metas, ¿vale? (Don’t make fun of me, okay?)

Real Life Examples of Meter in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que meta la pata para que pueda entrar. (It’s important that you stick your foot in so you can get in.)

Ojalá que metas la camiseta en los pantalones para verte más presentable. (I hope you tuck your shirt into your pants to look more presentable.)

Aunque no quieras, es necesario que meta la basura en su lugar. (Even if you don’t want to, it’s necessary that you take out the trash.)

Para que aprueben el examen, es imprescindible que metamos todas las horas de estudio necesarias. (For us to pass the exam, it’s essential that we put in all the necessary study hours.)

El entrenador insistió en que metáis más garra al jugar para ganar el partido. (The coach insisted that you all play with more passion in order to win the game.)

Mis padres quieren que metan la pata y se comprometan más con sus estudios. (My parents want them to get serious and commit more to their studies.)

Ojalá que cuando viajes a México, metas la pata y pruebes la comida callejera típica. (I hope that when you travel to Mexico, you dive in and try the typical street food.)

Aunque no te guste la idea, es importante que metas la cuchara en la olla y ayudes a cocinar de vez en cuando. (Even if you don’t like the idea, it’s important that you pitch in and help cook once in a while.)

Para que la reunión sea productiva, el jefe sugirió que metamos la cuchara y todos aportemos ideas. (For the meeting to be productive, the boss suggested that we all pitch in and contribute ideas.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es necesario que metáis la cuchara y ayuden con las tareas del hogar. (Even though it’s hard work, it’s necessary that you all pitch in and help with the household chores.)

Mis amigos insisten en que metan la pata y se animen a bailar aunque no sepan los pasos. (My friends insist that they dive in and dare to dance even if they don’t know the steps.)

Para integrarse bien, es recomendable que cuando viajes metas la pata y practiques el idioma local. (To integrate well, it’s advisable that when you travel you dive in and practice the local language.)

Aunque tengas miedo, es importante que metas la cuchara y participes más en clase para mejorar. (Even if you’re afraid, it’s important that you pitch in and participate more in class to improve.)

Para que el negocio crezca, el dueño quiere que todos metamos la cuchara y trabajemos horas extras cuando sea necesario. (For the business to grow, the owner wants all of us to pitch in and work overtime when necessary.)

Aunque no les guste estudiar, los profesores insisten en que metan la cuchara y se esfuercen más para tener éxito. (Even if they don’t like studying, the teachers insist that they pitch in and make more effort to be successful.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Meter (to put) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.