This is the 5390th most frequent Spanish word.
metiendo
"Metiendo" means "putting in" or "inserting."
The verb 'metiendo' is the gerund form of 'meter', describing the action of placing or inserting items into something.
Ella está metiendo los libros en la mochila.
She is putting the books into the backpack.
Here, 'metiendo' metaphorically signifies the act of dedicating effort or energy to an activity or task.
Estás metiendo mucho esfuerzo en tu trabajo.
You are putting a lot of effort into your work.
In this usage, 'metiendo' describes the repeated physical act of inserting one's hand into a container.