Montaje (en. Mounting)

/monˈta.xe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of assembling different parts to form a whole.
The assembly of the furniture was more complicated than I expected.
El montaje del mueble fue más complicado de lo que esperaba.
In the field of audiovisual production, video or film editing.
The editing of the film won an award at the festival.
El montaje de la película ganó un premio en el festival.
Set of elements arranged in an artistic work.
The setup of the exhibition was very creative.
El montaje de la exposición fue muy creativo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

stage setup
Organization and arrangement of elements in a theatrical or cinematic representation.
montaje en escena
lighting setup
Installation of lighting systems, common in productions and events.
montaje de luces
make a montage
To create a composition or assembly of different elements.
hacer un montaje

Related Words

to mount
Placing or assembling parts to form an object.
montar
to dismount
Separating the parts of something that was assembled.
desmontar
installation
Action of placing something in a location.
instalación
assembly
Process of assembling components.
armado

Slang Meanings

Deception or elaborate trick.
That was a setup to make it look like I was in a different place.
Eso fue un montaje para hacer que parezca que estaba en un lugar diferente.
Doubtful scheme or plan.
The business seemed like a scam from the beginning.
El negocio parecía un montaje desde el principio.