Conto (en. Story)

/ˈkɔ̃.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A brief narrative that generally contains a moral lesson.

The tale we heard at the end of the meeting made us reflect.

El conto que escuchamos al final de la reunión nos hizo reflexionar.

A narration of an event or experience, real or imaginary.

He told me a tale about his childhood that made me laugh.

Me contó un conto sobre su infancia que me hizo reír.

A short story, often of a fantastic or humorous nature.

I read a tale by García Márquez that I loved.

Leí un conto de García Márquez que me encantó.

From Latin 'contus', which means 'story' or 'narrative'.

to give a tale

To tell a story or a narrative.

dar un conto

to tell a tale

To narrate something that happens, usually in an informal context.

contar conto

a bedtime tale

A story told before sleep to soothe.

un conto para dormir

storyteller

A person who tells stories or tales.

cuentista

fable

A brief narrative with a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.

fábula

anecdote

A brief narrative of a curious or interesting fact.

anécdota

Gossip or rumor among friends.

Don't believe him, it's just a tale that's going around among them.

No le creas, solo es un conto que se está pasando entre ellos.

An exaggerated or made-up story to impress.

He always brings incredible tales that sometimes are hard to believe.

Siempre trae contos increíbles que a veces no se cree.