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/Sounds like "mohn" (as in "more") + "TAHR" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Colombia, to scold someone harshly and thoroughly, ripping into them without softening the message. When someone monta you, they are laying into you loudly and directly, leaving no point untouched.

Examples

La mamá lo montó bien duro cuando llegó tarde de nuevo.

His mom tore into him hard when he came home late again.

Me montó el jefe por llegar tarde tres días seguidos.

My boss chewed me out for showing up late three days in a row.

Regional synonyms

A Spanish archetype: the guy (usually a brother-in-law type) who confidently opines on everything despite knowing nothing, like a loud know-it-all holding court at the bar. A beloved internet meme in Spain.