Poner vs Meter
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I've just discovered the verb "meter" and see it used to say "put ...." where I would have used a conjugation of "poner". Is the use of "meter" common and are these verbs interchangeable?
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updated Aug 25, 2015
posted by glenvally
Keep on studying! - Jubilado, Aug 24, 2015
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"Meter" is common. It means to put in and is not interchangeable with "poner."
updated Aug 24, 2015
posted by jtaniel
Ok! thanks jtaniel - glenvally, Aug 24, 2015
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Meter = put in/insert
poner = put
Edit:
As always context has a lot to do, in both languages.
Consider the following:
- Put it in the bag. - Pónlo/mételo en la bolsa
- Put it where I told you. - Pónlo/mételo donde te dije
updated Aug 25, 2015
edited by chileno
posted by chileno
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You need to read more than just the top line definition of words in the dictionary. Often the one given at the top is not the most common usage. Meter and Poner each have more than 5 screens of information about usages.
updated Aug 25, 2015
posted by gringojrf
If you know some Latin you may enjoy this: Semper ubi sub ubi. If not, just for fun look each word up in a Latin / English dictionary. - Jubilado, Aug 24, 2015
gringo, please read the edit in my entry. - chileno, Aug 25, 2015
