Montaba (en. I was riding)

mon-ˈta-ba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make an animal ride or to get on a mount.
I rode a horse every weekend.
Montaba a caballo todos los fines de semana.
To assemble or establish something, like a structure or equipment.
She set up the stage for the play.
Ella montaba el escenario para la obra de teatro.
To place something in a raised position or on top of something else.
He mounted the television on the wall.
Él montaba el televisor en la pared.

Etymology

From Latin montāre, meaning 'to climb up'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shoot a film
To prepare or create a story in film.
montar una película
to fly into a rage
To become furious or very angry.
montar en cólera
to ride a horse
To ride a horse.
montar a caballo

Related Words

to mount
Action of getting on something or assembling something.
montar
mountaineer
A person who puts together or assembles something.
montador
mount
Saddle or harness for riding a horse.
montura

Slang Meanings

To throw a party
We're going to throw a party on Saturday.
Vamos a montar una fiesta el sábado.
To cause a scene
Don't tell him that, he might cause a scene.
No le digas eso, que puede montar el pollo.