Montado (en. Mounted)

/monˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is raised or placed on something.
The horse is mounted by the rider.
El caballo está montado por el jinete.
That has been lifted or built on another structure.
The bridge is mounted on strong pillars.
El puente está montado sobre pilares fuertes.
Refers to someone who has a high economic status.
That businessman is loaded with money.
Ese empresario está montado en dinero.

Etymology

From the verb montar, which comes from the Latin 'montāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mounted on a horse
That is riding.
montado en un caballo
to be riding the wave
To be in a favorable or successful situation.
estar montado en la ola
to start a business
To initiate or establish a business.
montar un negocio

Related Words

mount
The act of placing or climbing onto something.
montar
saddle
Structure that supports something, especially used in mounting.
montura

Slang Meanings

To be in a good economic situation.
After that contract, he's set.
Después de ese contrato, está montado.
To be arrogant or think oneself superior.
Don't be arrogant, we can all learn.
No seas montado, todos podemos aprender.