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How to Say "to stage" in Spanish

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montar

/mon-TAR//monˈtaɾ/

verbB2general
Use 'montar' when you mean to set up, assemble, or create something tangible, like a business, a show, or even a protest.
Two cartoon figures arranging colorful artwork onto pedestals in an empty room, setting up an art exhibition.

Examples

Van a montar una obra de teatro en el auditorio.

They are going to stage a play in the auditorium.

Quiere montar un negocio de comida orgánica.

He wants to set up/start an organic food business.

El director está montando la próxima obra de teatro.

The director is staging the next play.

Montaron una fiesta sorpresa para su cumpleaños.

They organized a surprise party for his birthday.

producir

proh-doo-SEER/pɾo.ðuˈsiɾ/

verbB2general
Use 'producir' when referring to the act of bringing a performance or creative work into existence, focusing on the overall production rather than just the setup.
A person sitting in a director's chair, holding a script and clipboard, overseeing a simplified film set where a large camera is pointing at two actors.

Examples

El director quiere producir una película independiente.

The director wants to stage/produce an independent film.

Mi hermana quiere producir un documental sobre la vida marina.

My sister wants to produce a documentary about marine life.

El estudio invirtió mucho dinero para producir esa película.

The studio invested a lot of money to produce that movie.

Montar vs. Producir

Learners often confuse 'montar' and 'producir' when 'to stage' refers to a performance. 'Montar' is more about the physical setup and arrangement of the performance itself, while 'producir' refers to the broader act of creating and financing the performance.

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