Andar, Montar
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Are "andar" and "montar" synonyms in phrases such as "andar en bicicleta" and "montar en caballo"? Are there regional or situational preferences for "andar" or "montar"? Thank you!
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updated OCT 10, 2012
posted by LaBurra
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It seems there are regional preferences for which to use as indicated over here:
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=290227
updated OCT 10, 2012
posted by wbyoung
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I would say that "andar en bicicleta" would be like "going around on a bike". "Montar" would be riding it, more specifically. "Andámamos en nuestras bicicletas cuando vimos a Carlos." "We were cruising around on our bikes when we saw Carlos". "Montábamos nuestras bicicletas cuando vimos a Carlos." "We were riding our bikes when we saw Carlos." I think it's more nuance than anything else.
updated MAR 3, 2012
posted by DonBigoteDeLaLancha
