Spanish Conversation · Level 189
15 words
Spanish word
insertar
Pronunciation
IPA/inseɾˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbput in
Example
¿Puedes insertar la llave en la cerradura?
Can you put the key in the lock?
More examples
Necesito insertar datos en la hoja de cálculo.
I need to insert data into the spreadsheet.
Core concept
An object placed into another object and incorporated into it.
Common phrases
insertar datos
insert data
insertar una imagen
insert an image
insertar texto
insert text
Similar words
poner: Is simply placed somewhere, not fitted or attached.
meter: Goes into a receptacle or opening and remains contained there.
introducir: Is taken from outside into an interior and left inside.
colocar: Is placed with care in a predetermined, orderly position.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa incorporar algo dentro de otra cosa o añadirlo a un conjunto, aplicable a objetos físicos y elementos abstractos.
Word origin
From Latin inserere (in- 'into' + serere 'to join'), which gives Spanish insertar the sense of placing something inside another or adding it to a set.
Usage tips
- The verb usually refers to objects, parts, or data rather than admitting people into a group, where incluir or añadir is preferred.