Contarán (en. Will count)

/kon.taˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express or narrate something in numerical or sequential terms.
They will tell the story of their journey.
Ellos contarán la historia de su viaje.
To record a number of something.
They will count the votes at the end of the election.
Contarán los votos al finalizar la elección.
To suppose or consider something.
If they consider it an achievement, they will be motivated.
Si lo cuentan como un logro, estarán motivados.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

they will count to ten
Expression used to indicate that someone should calm down or wait.
contarán hasta diez
they will tell stories
It refers to recounting stories, usually to a child audience.
contarán cuentos

Related Words

to count
Verb that means to say or narrate something.
contar
story
A brief narrative, fictional or real, often directed at a child audience.
cuento
account
A narration made about an event or a story.
cuenta

Slang Meanings

To talk about something in an exaggerated way.
When he found out about the gossip, he told the story as if it were a movie.
Cuando se enteró del chisme, contó la historia como si fuera una película.
To tell something to someone in confidence.
Let me tell you a secret, but don't tell anyone.
Te cuento un secreto, pero no se lo digas a nadie.