The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of meter is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Mete la llave en la cerradura. (Put the key in the lock.)

Meter is a regular -er verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Meter (to put/place) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Meter generally means to put or insert something into something else, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To put or insert: The most literal meaning, for example, Mete la llave en la cerradura (Put the key in the lock).

To include or incorporate: For example, Mete esos datos en la hoja de cálculo (Enter those data into the spreadsheet).

To introduce or push into: For example, Mete la mano en el bolsillo (Put your hand in your pocket).

To involve or immerse (figuratively): For example, Métete de lleno en el proyecto (Immerse yourself fully in the project).

To eat or consume (colloquial): For example, ¡Mete esa tortilla! (Eat that tortilla!).

To criticize or insult (rude, colloquial): For example, ¡Métete en tus asuntos! (Mind your own business!).

Examples

Examples of Meter in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Meta prisa! Llegaremos tarde a la reunión. (Hurry up! We’ll be late for the meeting.)

Para hacer una tortilla, primero mete los huevos en un tazón. (To make an omelette, first crack the eggs into a bowl.)

¡Metamos el pie en el acelerador! Esta carretera está despejada. (Let’s put the pedal to the metal! This road is clear.)

Oye, mete esa basura en el basurero. (Hey, throw that trash in the garbage can.)

Mamá, metan la ropa sucia en la lavadora. (Mom, put the dirty clothes in the washing machine.)

Antes de salir, meta las llaves y su cartera en su bolso. (Before leaving, put your keys and wallet in your purse.)

¡Metan ánimo! Sólo quedan dos kilómetros de la caminata. (Keep your spirits up! There are only two kilometers left on the hike.)

Para hacer palomitas de maíz, mete las semillas en la olla. (To make popcorn, put the kernels in the pot.)

¡Meta la reversa! Nos estamos acercando demasiado a ese coche. (Put it in reverse! We’re getting too close to that car.)

Oye, no metas las manos donde no debes. (Hey, don’t stick your hands where they don’t belong.)

Antes de irme, metamos la basura afuera. (Before I leave, let’s take the trash out.)

Para hacer un sándwich, primero meta el jamón y el queso entre las rebanadas de pan. (To make a sandwich, first put the ham and cheese between the bread slices.)

¡Metan las cosas en la cajuela! Nos vamos de viaje. (Put the stuff in the trunk! We’re going on a trip.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Meter (to put/place) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.