montar en BMX
/montaɾ en bmɡs/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bmx riding" is translated into Spanish as montar en BMX.
Montar en BMX describes the action of riding a BMX bike. While this phrase focuses on the activity, the noun phrase el ciclismo BMX is used when referring to the sport itself. Additionally, BMX is sometimes referred to as bicicross in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use montar en bicicleta BMX to convey "ride a BMX bike".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the infinitive form montar, which is used to express the general activity of riding.
How do you pronounce it?
/montaɾ en bmɡs/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, riders use the slang term trucar to describe performing a trick, which literally means 'to rig' or 'to cheat'.
- In many Latin American countries, instead of using the verb montar, people simply use the verb rodar (to roll) to describe the act of riding or cruising through a park.
- The verb montar originates from the Latin word montem, which means 'mountain' or 'hill'.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gusta hacer BMX? Sí, me encanta andar en bicicleta BMX. Los trucos y saltos son emocionantes.Do you enjoy doing BMX? Yes, I love BMX riding. The tricks and jumps are thrilling.
- Me gusta mucho montar en BMX.I really like bmx riding.
- ¿Quieres salir a montar en BMX conmigo?Do you want to go bmx riding with me?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies at a park.
- Lucía¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?What do you do in your free time?
- MateoMe encanta montar en BMX en el parque.I love bmx riding in the park.
- Lucía¡Qué divertido! Yo prefiero montar en bicicleta de montaña.How fun! I prefer mountain biking.
- MateoPodemos ir juntos algún día.We can go together some day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, montar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
