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    Contar (en. Count)

    /konˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express in words the quantity of elements in a set.
    I am going to count the votes from the election.
    Voy a contar los votos de la elección.
    To narrate or recount something.
    She told me a very interesting story.
    Ella me contó una historia muy interesante.
    To include in a calculation or consideration.
    I can't count on your help if you don't show up.
    No puedo contar con su ayuda si no se presenta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'computare', which means 'to calculate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rely on
    To depend on someone or something.
    contar con
    to tell stories
    To narrate tales or anecdotes.
    contar historias
    to count to ten
    To count in sequence to calm oneself.
    contar hasta diez
    to count the days
    To wait anxiously for an event or occurrence.
    contar los días

    Related Words

    cuenta (account)
    Total number resulting from the sum of elements.
    cuenta
    narración (narration)
    Action of counting or narrating something.
    narración
    narrador (narrator)
    Person who tells a story.
    narrador

    Slang Meanings

    To tell something in secret.
    Don’t tell anyone, this is a secret.
    No le cuentes a nadie, esto es un secreto.
    To count on someone to do something.
    You can always count on me.
    Siempre puedes contar conmigo.