Example: Él decidió ponerse el mundo por montera y viajar sin plan.
Definition
"Ponerse el mundo por montera" is a Spanish expression meaning to act boldly or defiantly, disregarding conventions or difficulties. It conveys the idea of facing challenges with confidence and determination, often by taking control of one's circumstances or destiny.
Translations
to ignore conventions
zich nergens iets van aantrekken
passar de tot
se moquer des conventions
sich um nichts scheren
Etymology
The phrase "ponerse el mundo por montera" literally means 'to put the world under one’s bullfighter's hat.' It originates from bullfighting culture where the 'montera' is the traditional hat worn by matadors. The expression humorously suggests taking the whole world lightly or with bravado, as if wearing it like a hat.
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"Ponerse el mundo por montera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to ignore conventions