Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
desmontar
Pronunciation
IPA/desmonˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdisassemble
Example
Voy a desmontar la mesa para poder moverla.
I'm going to disassemble the table so I can move it.
More examples
Mi hermano puede desmontar una bicicleta para limpiarla.
My brother can take apart a bicycle to clean it.
Core concept
Hand loosening a screw so joined panels fall apart.
Common phrases
desmontar un mueble
take apart a piece of furniture
desmontar la mesa
take apart the table
desmontar una bicicleta
take apart a bicycle
Similar words
desarmar: Taking equipment or furniture apart to access or repair internal parts by undoing fixings.
quitar: Removing an attached piece or object from its place without disassembling the whole.
desatornillar: Turning and removing screws to detach a component.
separar: Dividing joined items into separate pieces, whether by pulling them apart or cutting ties.
Definition in Spanish
Separar las piezas que mantienen unido un aparato o mueble retirando sus fijaciones.
Word origin
The verb comes from des- 'undo' plus montar 'to mount or assemble', originally meaning to undo what was mounted.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for physically removing fastenings to separate parts, and also used figuratively when an argument or plan is taken apart.