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How to Say "assembled" in Spanish

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montado

/mohn-TAH-doh//monˈtaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use this word when referring to something that has been put together from separate parts, like furniture or equipment.
A wooden toy robot partially put together with various pieces lying nearby.

Examples

El armario ya está totalmente montado.

The wardrobe is already completely assembled.

El escenario para el concierto ya está montado.

The stage for the concert is already set up.

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.

armado

ar-MAH-doh/aɾˈmaðo/

adjectiveB1general
This translation is often used for items like furniture or machinery that are delivered or found in a state of being put together.
A storybook illustration showing a complete, assembled wooden bookshelf standing upright.

Examples

Compramos un mueble que ya venía armado.

We bought a piece of furniture that already came assembled.

El hormigón armado es muy resistente.

Reinforced concrete is very resistant.

Tienen un plan muy bien armado para la reunión.

They have a very well set-up/constructed plan for the meeting.

Passive Voice Connection

When used with 'ser' or 'estar,' this sense often translates the passive idea: 'La mesa fue armada por mí' means 'The table was assembled by me.'

Using 'Armar' for Small Objects

Mistake: “Armé mi teléfono nuevo.”

Correction: Monté mi teléfono nuevo. (While 'armar' works for large structures, 'montar' is often better for assembling smaller items like computers or phones.)

reunido

reh-oo-NEE-doh/re.uˈni.ðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use this word when describing a group of people who have gathered or come together in one place.
A small group of five diverse people standing close together in a park, representing a group that is gathered.

Examples

Todo el personal estaba reunido en la sala de conferencias.

All the staff was gathered in the conference room.

Al final de la película, la familia estaba reunida otra vez.

At the end of the movie, the family was together again.

La junta directiva se mantiene reunida hasta tener una solución.

The board of directors remains assembled until they have a solution.

Agreement is Key

As an adjective, 'reunido' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. Use 'reunida' for feminine singular nouns (la gente reunida) and 'reunidos' or 'reunidas' for plural nouns.

Assembled Objects vs. People

The most common mistake is using words like 'montado' or 'armado' when you mean people gathering. Remember, 'reunido' specifically refers to people coming together, while 'montado' and 'armado' are for things being put together.

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