amontonar
amontonar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to pile up
El bibliotecario amontonó unos libros para colocarlos en los estantes.The librarian piled the books up to placed them on the shelves.
b. to pile
El ladrón amontonó los fajos de billetes en el suelo para contarlos.The thief piled the bundles of bills on the floor to count them.
c. to heap
Todos los años Papá Noel amontona los regalos bajo el árbol de Navidad.Every year Santa Claus heaps the presents under the Christmas tree.
2. (to amass)
a. to accumulate
Mi padre tiene la mala costumbre de amontonar trastos en el ático.My father has the bad habit of accumulating junk in the attic.
amontonarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
3. (to collect)
La basura se amontona en la calle porque los basureros están de huelga.Rubbish piles up on the street because the garbage collectors have gone on strike.
b. to accumulate
Los casos se amontonaron sobre la mesa del juez durante su ausencia.The cases accumulated on the judge's table during his absence.
a. to gather together
Decenas de jóvenes se amontonaron para entrar a la mejor discoteca de la ciudad.Dozens of young people gathered together to get into the best club in town.
b. to crowd together
Los fans se amontonaron a las puertas del estadio antes del concierto.Fans crowded together at the doors of the arena before the concert.
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