montado
“montado” means “riding” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
riding, mounted
Also: on
📝 In Action
El caballero iba montado en un caballo blanco.
A2The knight was riding a white horse.
Siempre va montado en su bicicleta nueva.
A2He is always on his new bicycle.
assembled, set up
Also: fitted
📝 In Action
El armario ya está totalmente montado.
B1The wardrobe is already completely assembled.
El escenario para el concierto ya está montado.
B1The stage for the concert is already set up.
small sandwich
Also: tapa
📝 In Action
Pedimos dos montados de lomo y uno de queso.
B1We ordered two small pork sandwiches and one cheese one.
loaded, well-off
📝 In Action
No te preocupes por el dinero, ese tipo está muy montado.
C1Don't worry about the money; that guy is loaded.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "montado" in Spanish:
assembled→fitted→loaded→mounted→on→riding→set up→small sandwich→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: montado
Question 1 of 2
Which of these would you likely see 'montado' describing in an IKEA store?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'montar' (to mount), which comes from the Latin word 'mons' meaning 'mountain' or 'hill'. Originally, it meant to climb or get up on something high.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'montado' and 'montadito'?
They are almost the same thing! 'Montadito' is the smaller version (diminutive), and it is actually more common to see 'montadito' on menus in Spain, but both refer to small sandwiches.
Can I use 'montado' for a car?
No, you usually use it for things you sit 'on top of' (like a horse or motorcycle). For a car, you would say you are 'en el coche' (in the car).