montar en bicicleta
/montaɾ en biθikleta/from spelling rules
To ride a bike in Spanish is montar en bicicleta.
If you are riding, you might also use terms for safety gear such as Casco for helmet and Rodilleras for knee pads.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb montar (to mount/ride) and the prepositional phrase en bicicleta (on a bicycle).
Which one should you use?
While montar en bicicleta is common, andar en bicicleta is a very frequent alternative used to express the same action.
How do you pronounce it?
/montaɾ en biθikleta/
Did you know?
- The term bicicleta was borrowed into Spanish from the French bicyclette, showing how France influenced early cycling terminology globally.
- While montar is used for bikes, the Spanish word for 'to drive' a car is conducir, because you do not 'mount' a car.
- While montar means 'to mount', it can also mean 'to assemble' or 'to set up', such as a stage or a tent.
Examples in context
- Tom no sabe montar en bicicleta.Tom doesn't know how to ride a bike.Tatoeba #2826277 by Shishir, translation #3171730 by CK
- Aprendí a montar en bicicleta cuando tenía seis años.I learned how to ride a bike when I was six years old.Tatoeba #539413 by Shishir, translation #252422 by CK
- Para mantener un estilo de vida saludable, es importante practicar deportes al aire libre, como montar en bicicleta.To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's important to engage in outdoor sports, such as riding a bike.
- Tengo que aprender a montar en bicicleta antes de la competencia.I have to learn how to ride a bike before the competition.
- ¿Quieres andar en bici por el parque mañana?Do you want to ride bikes in the park tomorrow?
- Los niños van a andar en bicicleta por el vecindario.The kids are going to ride bikes around the neighborhood.
- Me encanta pasear en la bici por el pueblo los fines de semana.I love riding the bike around town on weekends.
- No te olvides de ponerte el casco cuando montes en bicicleta.Don't forget to wear your helmet when you ride a bike.
- Me gusta montar en bicicleta por el parque.I like to ride a bike through the park.
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Example conversation
Two friends are deciding on an activity for the afternoon.
- Elena¿Quieres salir a montar en bicicleta conmigo?Do you want to go ride a bike with me?
- JavierSí, me encanta montar en bicicleta.Yes, I love to ride a bike.
- ElenaPerfecto, buscaremos las bicicletas en el garaje.Perfect, we will look for the bikes in the garage.
- JavierMuy bien, ¡vamos!Very well, let's go!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bicicleta, en, montar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
