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    Conte (en. Count)

    /kon-te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A short story that narrates fictional events.
    She read a tale before going to sleep.
    Ella leyó un conte antes de dormir.
    A short narrative with a moral lesson.
    The tale she told had a very clear moral.
    El conte que contó tenía una moraleja muy clara.
    It is usually an oral or written tale, aimed at a children's audience.
    Fairy tales are very popular among children.
    Los contes de hadas son muy populares entre los niños.

    Etymology

    From French 'conte', which means 'tale'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tell a tale
    To narrate a short story.
    contar un conte
    to make a tale
    To create or invent a narrative.
    hacer un conte
    like in a tale
    In a way that seems unreal or magical.
    como en un conte

    Related Words

    narration
    Presentation of a set of events that develop over time.
    narración
    fable
    A brief narrative with a moral teaching, generally featuring animals.
    fábula
    legend
    A traditional story that mixes real facts with fantastic elements.
    leyenda

    Slang Meanings

    A small comic or anecdotal tale.
    He told a tale about his last trip that made everyone laugh.
    Contó un conte sobre su último viaje que hizo reír a todos.
    Used to refer to a situation that seems unbelievable.
    That story sounds like a tale, it can't be true.
    Esa historia suena a conte, no puede ser verdad.