amontar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/amonˈtar/

Use in Spanish

The word "amontar" is less common in Spanish and is mainly used in some dialects. It is typically used in written contexts rather than oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. Necesitamos amontar la leña para preparar la fogata. (We need to stack the firewood to prepare the bonfire.)
2. Los libros estaban amontados en una esquina del cuarto. (The books were piled up in a corner of the room.)

Idiomatic Expressions

1. Amontonarse: To pile up or gather closely.

2. Los invitados comenzaron a amontonarse en la fiesta. (The guests started to gather closely at the party.)

3. Amontonar trastos: To hoard things unnecessarily.

4. Deja de amontonar trastos en el garaje, necesitamos espacio para el coche. (Stop hoarding things in the garage, we need space for the car.)

Etymology

The word "amontar" comes from the latin "ad montem" which means "towards the mountain."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: apilar, acumular, empilar
• Antonym: dispersar

This verb is not widely used in Spanish but has specific contexts where it fits well.