Montura (en. Mount)

/monˈtuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Element of a harness or saddle used in horseback riding.

Example Sentence: The horse's saddle was decorated with fine leather.

La montura del caballo estaba decorada con cuero fino.

Definition: Frame or support that holds an optical lens, such as in glasses.

Example Sentence: I need to change the frame of my glasses.

Necesito cambiar la montura de mis gafas.

Definition: In computing, it refers to the structure that supports a system or device.

Example Sentence: The mount of the hard drive allows its correct installation in the computer.

La montura del disco duro permite su correcta instalación en la computadora.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the verb 'to mount', which refers to placing or mounting something on another thing.

Common Phrase: glasses frame

Meaning: The frame that holds the lenses of glasses.

montura de gafas

Common Phrase: horse saddle

Meaning: The harness or saddle placed on a horse.

montura de caballo

Common Phrase: in mount

Meaning: Expression indicating that something is placed or mounted on another thing.

en montura

Related Word: to mount

Description: To place something on another thing.

montar

Related Word: mount maker

Description: A person who mounts or assembles something.

montador

Related Word: mountable

Description: That which can be mounted.

montable

Slang Meaning: In some contexts, refers to a scapegoat or someone who bears a burden.

Example: When there are problems at the office, they always use me as a mount.

Cuando hay problemas en la oficina, siempre me utilizan como montura.

Slang Meaning: Used informally to refer to someone feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities.

Example: In this project, we are all mounts, shouldering the boss's work.

En este proyecto, todos somos monturas, cargando con el trabajo del jefe.