monto
“monto” means “amount” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
amount
Also: sum, total
📝 In Action
El monto de la cuenta es de cincuenta euros.
A2The amount of the bill is fifty euros.
No especificaron el monto total de la inversión.
B1They didn't specify the total amount of the investment.
El monto recaudado se donará a la caridad.
B2The amount collected will be donated to charity.
I ride
Also: I assemble, I set up
📝 In Action
Monto en bicicleta todos los domingos.
A1I ride my bike every Sunday.
Yo siempre monto los muebles de mi casa.
A2I always assemble the furniture in my house.
Monto un escenario para el concierto.
B1I am setting up a stage for the concert.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: monto
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If you are talking about the total price of a car, which word would you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the verb 'montar', which comes from the Latin 'montare' (to climb or mount), originating from 'mons' (mountain). The noun 'monto' refers to the total that has 'mounted up'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'monto' and 'montó'?
The accent changes everything! 'Monto' (no accent) means 'I ride' or 'amount'. 'Montó' (with an accent) means 'he/she/it rode' in the past.
Can I use 'monto' to mean 'quantity'?
Yes, but 'monto' is usually reserved for the total sum or a quantity of money. For general quantities like 'a lot of water,' use 'cantidad'.
Is 'monto' related to mountains?
Yes! Both come from the Latin word for mountain. To 'mount' something (montar) was originally to climb up, and a 'monto' is the total that has climbed or built up.