Monté (en. Mountain)

/mon'te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of mounting something or someone.
I rode a horse for the first time.
Monté a caballo por primera vez.
To place something in a higher location.
I mounted the pictures on the wall.
Monté los cuadros en la pared.
To build or assemble an object.
I assembled the new furniture in my house.
Monté el mueble nuevo en mi casa.

Etymology

From Latin 'montare', which means 'to elevate' or 'to climb'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I flew into a rage.
he/she got very angry.
monté en cólera
I put on a show.
to organize an event or show.
monté un espectáculo
I started a business.
I founded or started a business.
monté una empresa

Related Words

assembly
action of mounting or assembling.
montaje
to mount
to put something in a high place.
montar
assembler
a person who mounts or assembles.
montador

Slang Meanings

To be 'mounted' on something means to be in a position of advantage.
You’re sitting on money with that new job.
Estás montado en el dinero con ese nuevo trabajo.
Montado can refer to being enthusiastic or excited.
The party is going to be great; I'm excited.
La fiesta va a estar buena, estoy montado.