mount

• Sustantivo que designa una montaña o colina, usado a menudo en nombres de cumbres concretas o como forma abreviada de 'montaña'.

A noun referring to a mountain or hill, often used in names of specific peaks or as a shortened form of 'mountain'.

1. B1formal

   A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, often used in names of specific mountains.

   monte

   • Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
   • They climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last summer.
   • The view from Mount Fuji is breathtaking.

   Sinónimosalpelevationheightmountainpeak

   Antónimosdalehollowvalley

2. Support or settingB2formal

   A structure or object that holds something in place, such as a frame, base, or backing.

   Soporte o montura

   • The photograph was placed in a silver mount.
   • He attached the gemstone to a metal mount.
   • The telescope is secured on a sturdy mount.

   Sinónimosbasebracketframeholdermountingpedestalsettingstandsupport

3. Animal for ridingB2formal

   An animal, especially a horse, that is ridden.

   montura

   • The knight mounted his trusty steed.
   • She chose a gentle mount for the trail ride.
   • The cavalry soldiers each had a strong mount.

   Sinónimoschargerhackhorsejadenagpalfreyponysteed

• Verbo que denota la acción de subir o trepar sobre algo, el aumento de cantidad o intensidad, así como la instalación o preparación de algo, especialmente un evento o dispositivo.

A verb used to indicate the act of climbing up onto something, increasing in amount or intensity, or organizing and initiating something.

1. To climb or ascendB1formal

   To go up or climb onto something, such as a horse, bicycle, or stairs.

   montar

   • He mounted his horse and rode away.
   • She mounted the bicycle and pedaled down the street.
   • The soldiers mounted the hill to survey the area.

   Sinónimosascendclimbclimb upgo upscale

   Antónimosalightdescenddismount

2. To increase or accumulateB2formal

   To gradually increase in amount, intensity, or level.

   aumentar, acumularse

   • Tensions began to mount as the deadline approached.
   • The costs of the project continued to mount.
   • Pressure is mounting on the government to take action.

   Sinónimosaccumulatebuild upescalategrowincreaseintensifymultiplyrisesurgeswell

   Antónimosdeclinedecreasediminishdropfalllessenreducesubside

3. To organize or launchB2formal

   To set up, arrange, or begin something, such as an event, campaign, or operation.

   organizar o lanzar

   • They mounted a successful rescue operation.
   • The charity mounted a campaign to raise funds.
   • The museum mounted an exhibition of modern art.

   Sinónimosarrangeinitiatelaunchorganizeprepareput onset upstagestartundertake

   Antónimosabandoncall offcancelhaltstop

4. To fix or attachB1formal

   To place something in a fixed position, often for display or use.

   montar, fijar, instalar

   • He mounted the painting on the wall.
   • The technician mounted the camera on a tripod.
   • She mounted the trophy on a wooden base.

   Sinónimosattacherectfastenfixframeinstallpositionput upsecureset

   Antónimosdetachdismountremove

Variantes phrasalmount up