Monta (en. Mount)

/mon.ta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Act of mounting or the action of climbing onto an object.

Example Sentence: Horse riding is a very ancient sport.

La monta de caballos es un deporte muy antiguo.

Definition: Group of animals used for breeding.

Example Sentence: The rancher has several mounts of cattle on his farm.

El ganadero tiene varias montas de reses en su finca.

verb

Definition: Action of placing or raising something onto another.

Example Sentence: I am going to set up the tent at the campsite.

Voy a montar la tienda en el campamento.

Definition: To couple a stallion with a mare for reproduction.

Example Sentence: The stallion has already mounted several mares this season.

El semental ya ha montado varias yeguas esta temporada.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'montāre', meaning 'to climb' or 'to elevate'.

Common Phrase: horse riding

Meaning: Activity that involves the practice of riding horses.

monta de caballos

Common Phrase: livestock mating

Meaning: Mating process of animals in livestock.

monta de ganado

Common Phrase: bareback riding

Meaning: Riding a horse without a saddle.

monta a pelo

Related Word: mount maker

Description: Person who mounts or assembles.

montador

Related Word: assembly

Description: Action of mounting or assembling something.

montaje

Related Word: hill

Description: Elevated land, especially covered with vegetation.

monte

Slang Meaning: Taking illicit drugs.

Slang Example: After a good party, some friends get a mount.

Después de una buena fiesta, algunos amigos se dan una monta.

Slang Meaning: Being extremely euphoric or excited.

Slang Example: After winning the contest, I am on an incredible mount.

Después de ganar el concurso, estoy en una monta increíble.