Meaning and behavior
What does meterse mean?
Meterse means to get into / go into / get involved. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -ER verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- meterse
- Gerund
- metiéndose
- Past participle
- metido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -ER present endings.
Keep the natural connector: meterse en .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of meterse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Meterse |
|---|---|
| yo | me meto |
| tú | te metes |
| él / ella / usted | se mete |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos metemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os metéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se meten |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of meterse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Meterse |
|---|---|
| yo | me metí |
| tú | te metiste |
| él / ella / usted | se metió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos metimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os metisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se metieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of meterse, or for background information.
| Subject | Meterse |
|---|---|
| yo | me metía |
| tú | te metías |
| él / ella / usted | se metía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos metíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os metíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se metían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of meterse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Meterse |
|---|---|
| yo | me meteré |
| tú | te meterás |
| él / ella / usted | se meterá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos meteremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os meteréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se meterán |
Verified context
A natural example
Yo me meto en la cama a las diez los días de trabajo.
I get into bed at ten on workdays.
me meto
Present form for yo.
nos metemos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Meterse FAQ
What does meterse mean?
Meterse means to get into / go into / get involved.
Is meterse regular or irregular?
Meterse is a regular -ER verb and is used reflexively.
Is meterse reflexive?
Yes. Meterse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of meterse?
The gerund of meterse is metiéndose.
What is the past participle of meterse?
The past participle of meterse is metido.
How is meterse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me meto, te metes, se mete, nos metemos, se meten.
How is meterse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me metí, te metiste, se metió, nos metimos, se metieron.
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