Contara (en. Will count)

/konˈtaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Action of recounting a story or a series of events.

I would like him/her to tell about his/her experience on the trip.

Me gustaría que contara su experiencia en el viaje.

Indicates a condition or possibility in the future.

If he/she had everyone's support, it would be easier.

Si contara con el apoyo de todos, sería más fácil.

Subjunctive form that suggests a desire or hypothesis.

I wish I had more time to study.

Ojalá contara con más tiempo para estudiar.

From the Latin 'contare', which means to count or narrate.

would tell what he/she knows

indicates that someone must relate all the information they possess.

contara lo que sabe

would not count on it

means that one could not count on or depend on that situation.

no contara con ello

when he/she would tell

refers to a future action that depends on a storytelling or narration.

cuando contara

to count

verb that means to narrate or enumerate.

contar

story

short tale, narration of events.

cuento

counter

person or machine that counts or enumerates.

contador

To comment or narrate something informally.

At the party, everyone was telling each other anecdotes.

En la fiesta, todos estaban contándole anécdotas.

To make a joke about something that is being told.

When he/she made the joke, everyone started telling funny stories.

Cuando hizo el chiste, todos empezaron a contar historias graciosas.