Contadas (en. Counted)

/konˈtaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That can be counted or that is not abundant.
The opportunities I had were counted.
Las oportunidades que tuve fueron contadas.
Few in number.
Events like that are counted in life.
Los eventos así son contados en la vida.
Referring to something that is scarce or rare.
The artist's visits to the city were counted.
Las visitas del artista a la ciudad fueron contadas.

Etymology

From the verb "contar," which comes from the Latin 'computare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Counted times
Referring to something that happens rarely.
contadas veces
Good counts
Used to indicate that good experiences are scarce.
buenas contadas
Counted days
Indicates that the time for something is limited.
días contados

Related Words

To count
A verb that means to enumerate or to narrate.
contar
Tale
A narrated story, generally fictional.
cuento
Account
Arithmetic operation or expressed number.
cuenta

Slang Meanings

Few opportunities.
You only have counted chances to win.
Solo tienes contadas chances de ganar.
Scant things or situations.
The times I went to that party were counted.
Las veces que fui a esa fiesta fueron contadas.