I asked kwiziq to search “ Meter vs Poner” to teach me the nuances between both meaning to put. It failed. Why?

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Hola Habib
I apologize for the delayed response.
"Meter" and "poner" are both Spanish verbs, but they have different meanings and are used in distinct contexts.1. MeterIt generally translates to "to put" or "to place," but its usage extends to the idea of putting something inside or into something else.
Examples:
Voy a meter la ropa en la maleta. (I am going to put the clothes in the suitcase.)
Mete las llaves en tu bolsillo. (Put the keys in your pocket.)
2. PonerIt also means "to put" or "to place", but it is more versatile and can be used in a broader range of situations. It's a commonly used verb for indicating the act of placing something somewhere.
Examples:
Voy a poner la taza en la mesa. (I am going to put the cup on the table.)
Pon el libro en el estante. (Put the book on the shelf.)
In summary, both verbs can often be translated as "to put" but "meter" tends to involve putting something inside something else, while "poner" is a more general term for placing or putting something in a particular location. The choice between them depends on the specific context of the action you want to describe.
Hasta pronto
Silvia