Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
montar
Pronunciation
IPA/monˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbride
Example
¿Montas en bicicleta los fines de semana?
Do you ride a bicycle on weekends?
More examples
Mi hermana monta a caballo en verano.
My sister rides a horse in summer.
Core concept
A rider climbing onto a horse.
Common phrases
montar en bicicleta
ride a bicycle
montar a caballo
ride a horse
Similar words
subir: Climb onto a vehicle, step, or higher spot, placing the body atop it.
andar: Walk to travel by foot, covering distance without vehicles.
ir: Travel to a destination; move in the direction of a place.
conducir: Drive a car or other motor vehicle by controlling its steering and speed.
Definition in Spanish
Subir a algo o a alguien para usarlo o desplazarse; como transitivo, colocar o ensamblar piezas para construir o instalar algo y también poner en marcha un evento.
Word origin
Spanish montar comes from Late Latin montare 'to mount, go up' and retains the idea of getting onto something while also applying to putting pieces together or organizing an event.
Usage tips
- Montar is the usual verb for riding animals or bikes, whereas subir focuses on the motion of going up, and montar requires a direct object when it means assemble or install (montar una estantería).