Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Amontonaban (en. Were piling up)

    /amon.toˈna.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a pile or a heap of things.
    The workers piled up boxes in the corner of the warehouse.
    Los trabajadores amontonaban cajas en la esquina del almacén.
    To gather elements in one place in a disorderly manner.
    The children piled up their toys at the end of playtime.
    Los niños amontonaban sus juguetes al finalizar el juego.
    To accumulate something in large quantity.
    At the event, food donations were piled up.
    En el evento, se amontonaban donaciones de alimentos.

    Etymology

    From the verb amontonar, which originates from the Latin 'ad montem' meaning 'to bring near the mountain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pile up things
    To gather objects in a specific place.
    amontonar cosas
    gather information
    To collect data or knowledge in a disorganized manner.
    amontonar información
    pile up tasks
    To accumulate responsibilities or tasks to be done.
    amontonar tareas

    Related Words

    piling
    The action of piling.
    amontonamiento
    stacker
    That piles up or accumulates things.
    amontonador
    to pile up
    A verb that refers to the action of gathering things in one place.
    amontonar

    Slang Meanings

    To gather too many things without order.
    I spent the whole afternoon piling up clothes and I don't know what to do now.
    Me pasé toda la tarde amontonando ropa y no sé qué hacer ahora.
    To accumulate problems or difficult situations.
    You're piling up problems if you don't ask for help.
    Estás amontonando problemas si no pides ayuda.