Montar (en. Mount)

/monˈtar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place someone or something on top of something.
He put the child on the bicycle.
Montó al niño en la bicicleta.
To assemble or join the parts of an object.
They assembled the shelf in an hour.
Montaron la estantería en una hora.
To unleash an activity or project.
They put on an impressive show for the party.
Montaron un espectáculo impresionante para la fiesta.
To lead or guide an animal.
He mounted his horse for a ride.
Montó su caballo para dar un paseo.
To establish or install something.
They set up a tent in the park.
Montaron una tienda en el parque.

Etymology

From the Latin 'montāre', which means 'to put on' or 'to climb'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put on a show
To organize a spectacle or event.
montar un show
to fly into a rage
To get very angry, to lose emotional control.
montar en cólera
to stand guard
To be on watch or alert.
montar guardia

Related Words

assembly
Action of mounting or assembling parts of an object.
montaje
assembler
A person who mounts or assembles things.
montador
saddle
A saddle or device placed on an animal for riding.
montura

Slang Meanings

To cause a mess
To organize a chaotic situation.
Organizar una situación caótica.
To raise a fuss
To scold or give a sermon to someone.
Regañar o dar un sermón a alguien.