This is the 12509th most frequent Spanish word.
metan
"Metan" is the formal or plural imperative form of "meter," meaning "put" or "place."
The word 'metan' is used as a subjunctive verb form, indicating a polite or formal command for a group of people to not perform the action of putting.
No metan comida en esta área restringida.
Do not put food in this restricted area.
Here 'metan' is in the subjunctive mood, conveying a recommendation or requirement for a group to perform the action of placing.
Es importante que metan sus pertenencias en el casillero.
It is important that they put their belongings in the locker.
In this conditional setting, 'metan' acts as a suggestion or potential action to be done by the group in the future.