Montar
Example: Vamos a montar la tienda de campaña antes de que oscurezca.
Definition
"Montar" means to assemble or put together something, such as setting up a tent or organizing equipment. It can also mean to ride or get on an animal or vehicle. In the phrase 'Vamos a montar la tienda de campaña,' it refers to setting up the tent.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "montar" comes from the Latin word 'montare,' meaning 'to climb' or 'to mount.' Originally, it referred to getting on horseback, but over time it expanded to include assembling objects or setting things up. Did you know? "Montar" shares its root with the English word 'mount.'
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"Montar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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