montado
/mohn-TAH-doh/
riding
A person riding a horse represents 'montado'.
montado(adjective)
riding
?being on top of an animal or vehicle
,mounted
?positioned on top of something
on
?sitting on top of
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Person
This word changes its ending to 'montada' if you are describing a woman or a feminine object, and 'montados/as' for groups.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. State
Use 'ir montado' to describe the action of traveling while riding, and 'estar montado' to simply say someone is sitting on the animal or bike.
A toy being assembled illustrates the meaning of 'montado'.
montado(adjective)
assembled
?put together from parts
,set up
?ready for use
fitted
?installed in place
📝 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.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Assembled vs. Built
Mistake: "Using 'construido' for IKEA furniture."
Correction: Use 'montado' because you are putting pre-made pieces together rather than building from raw materials.
A small snack or sandwich is known as a 'montado' or 'montadito'.
montado(noun)
small sandwich
?a bite-sized snack or tapa
tapa
?food served on a small piece of bread
📝 In Action
Pedimos dos montados de lomo y uno de queso.
B1We ordered two small pork sandwiches and one cheese one.
An abundance of wealth depicts the 'loaded' sense of 'montado'.
📝 In Action
No te preocupes por el dinero, ese tipo está muy montado.
C1Don't worry about the money; that guy is loaded.
⭐ Usage Tips
Money Talk
This is a very casual way to say someone has their life 'set up' or 'mounted' on a solid financial foundation.
✏️ 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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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).