Montero (en. Huntsman)

/monˈteɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who participates in a montería to hunt.
The hunter prepared with his gear before the hunt.
El montero se preparó con su equipo antes de la caza.
A term also used to refer to a mountain hat.
The hunter protected himself from the sun with his mountain hat.
El montero se protegió del sol con su sombrero de monte.
Name of a type of all-terrain vehicle.
He bought a montero for his trips to the countryside.
Compró un montero para sus excursiones al campo.

Etymology

From Old Spanish, derived from 'monte', related to hunting in wooded areas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hunting montero
A person who hunts in monterías.
montero de caza
montero hat
A hat used in outdoor activities, especially hunting.
sombrero montero

Related Words

montería
The act of hunting in a mountain or forest.
montería
hunting
The action of pursuing and capturing animals.
caza
undergrowth
A set of trees and shrubs in a wooded area.
boscaje

Slang Meanings

An amateur hunter who does not follow strict rules.
That montero goes through the mountain without caring about the rules.
Ese montero va por la montaña sin importar las normas.
A vehicle useful for adventures in difficult terrain.
The montero is perfect for our getaways to the countryside.
El montero es perfecto para nuestras escapadas al campo.