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    Amontonados (en. Piled up)

    /amon.to.na.ðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Indicates that something is accumulated or gathered haphazardly.
    The papers were piled up on the table.
    Los papeles estaban amontonados sobre la mesa.
    Refers to people who are grouped together or in a crowd.
    The spectators were piled up at the entrance of the concert.
    Los espectadores estaban amontonados en la entrada del concierto.
    Describes objects that have been piled in a disorganized manner.
    The boxes were piled up in the corner of the warehouse.
    Las cajas estaban amontonadas en el rincón del almacén.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'amontonar', which comes from the Latin 'amontanāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    piled up with laughter
    To be laughing excessively, in an uncontrolled way.
    amontonados de risa
    to do something in a haphazard manner
    To carry out an action in a disorganized or hurried manner.
    hacer algo amontonadamente

    Related Words

    amontonar
    To gather or accumulate things in one place.
    amontonar
    pile
    A large quantity of stacked items.
    montón

    Slang Meanings

    To be tight or very close together.
    We were piled up on the bus; no one else could fit!
    Estábamos amontonados en el autobús, ¡no cabía nadie más!
    To feel overwhelmed or burdened with things to do.
    I have so many piled up tasks that I don't know where to start.
    Tengo tantas tareas amontonadas que no sé por dónde empezar.