quiero montar
/kjeɾo montaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I wanna ride" can be expressed in Spanish as quiero montar.
quiero montar is used to express a desire to ride an animal, such as a horse or to operate certain vehicles like a bicycle or a motorcycle. It does not refer to being a passenger in a car.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb querer (to want) in the first-person singular present tense and the infinitive montar (to ride or mount).
Which one should you use?
Use quiero montar when you intend to be the operator or be mounted on something. If you want to express the desire to travel as a passenger in a car or a bus, use quiero ir en instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Quiero echarme un ride is used to say "I wanna go for a ride". In Spain, the phrase Estoy deseando montar a caballo is used specifically to express excitement about horseback riding.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo montaɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use montar if you mean you want to ride in the passenger seat of a car. In that case, use ir en.
Did you know?
- If you use the phrase montar in a sexual context without a clear object, it can change from a literal meaning to a very vulgar one.
- While quiero montar describes the desire to ride, the word montura refers to both a horse's saddle and a frame for eyeglasses.
- In a professional context, a film director might say montar la escena to mean 'to edit the scene' rather than 'to ride the scene'.
Examples in context
- Quiero montar en bicicletaI wanna ride a bike
- Me gustaría dar un paseo en caballoI would like to take a horse ride
- Tengo ganas de andar en motoI really wanna ride a motorcycle
- Estoy deseando cabalgar en el campoI'm really looking forward to riding in the countryside
- Desearía montar en bicicletaI would like to ride a bike
- Me encantaría dar un paseo en carruajeI would love to go on a carriage ride
- Me gustaría poder disfrutar de una vuelta en el tiovivoI would like to enjoy a ride on the carousel
- Espero tener la oportunidad de montar en el globo aerostáticoI hope to have the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon
- Quiero montar a caballo.I want to ride a horse.
- Quiero montar en bicicleta.I want to ride a bicycle.
- Quiero montar en moto por la ciudad.I want to ride a motorcycle through the city.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are visiting a farm.
- AlejandroElena, ¡quiero montar un caballo!Elena, I want to ride a horse!
- ElenaEs una gran idea, Alejandro.It is a great idea, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Podemos ir ahora?Can we go now?
- ElenaSí, vamos al establo.Yes, let's go to the stable.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
