Contase (en. Count)

/konˈtase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Imperfect indicative of contar in the subjunctive mood.

If he were to count what he knows, we would have more information.

Si él contase lo que sabe, tendríamos más información.

Expression used in hypothetical situations related to counting.

I wish he would tell more anecdotes in his stories.

Ojalá que contase más anécdotas en sus historias.

Use in conditional or doubtful sentences regarding the action of counting.

If you counted the points, we would have a better idea of the outcome.

Si tú contases los puntos, tendríamos una mejor idea del resultado.

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

to count on one's fingers

To recount something imprecisely or simply.

contar entre los dedos

to count to ten

To take a moment to calm down before reacting.

contar hasta diez

to count like an open book

To be very transparent in what is said.

contar como un libro abierto

contar

To say or recount something, to enumerate things.

contar

conteo

The action of counting, especially in an organized context.

conteo

narración

The action of narrating or telling a story.

narración

To gossip

I like that she gossiped about others.

Me gusta que ella contase chismes sobre los demás.

To tell tall tales

He always told tall tales to impress his friends.

Él siempre contase milongas para impresionar a los amigos.