montero: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowHistorical, Specialized (Costume, Music)
Quick answer
What does “montero” mean?
A huntsman's cap with a round crown and a brim capable of being turned up and fastened.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A huntsman's cap with a round crown and a brim capable of being turned up and fastened.
A type of cap historically worn by hunters in Spain; the name of a traditional Spanish folk song and dance.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage; the term is equally rare and specialized in both varieties.
Connotations
Connotes Spanish historical or cultural reference.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “montero” in a Sentence
[Wear/V] + a montero[The montero] + [is/was] + [Adjective]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “montero” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The montero style of hat was practical for the wooded terrain.
- He preferred a montero design for his historical reenactment.
American English
- The montero-style cap was popular among Spanish hunters.
- Her costume included a montero-type hat.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in historical or cultural studies discussing Spanish dress or music.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Used in costume design for historical theatre/film, or in ethnomusicology.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “montero”
- Using it to refer to a modern baseball cap.
- Confusing it with 'sombrero' (which is a broad-brimmed hat).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency loanword used only in specific historical or cultural contexts.
In its original Spanish, 'montero' can mean 'hunter' or 'gamekeeper'. However, in English usage, it almost exclusively refers to the cap associated with such a person.
You might find it in historical novels, costume history texts, or descriptions of Spanish folk music and dance.
It is pronounced approximately as /mɑːnˈtɛroʊ/, with the stress on the second syllable.
A huntsman's cap with a round crown and a brim capable of being turned up and fastened.
Montero is usually historical, specialized (costume, music) in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a MONk TERRifying a bullfighter (TORO) while wearing a funny round cap—a MON-TERO.
Conceptual Metaphor
Not applicable for this low-frequency cultural item.
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'montero' primarily?