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    Contó (en. Told)

    /konˈto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To narrate an event or story.
    She told a fascinating story about her trip.
    Ella contó una historia fascinante sobre su viaje.
    To describe an event or fact.
    The teacher told the story of independence.
    El maestro contó la historia de la independencia.
    To communicate something to someone.
    He shared his problems with his best friend.
    Él contó sus problemas a su mejor amigo.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to count', which comes from the Latin 'computare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to count on someone
    To depend on someone's help or support.
    contar con alguien
    to count to ten
    To take a moment to calm down before reacting.
    contar hasta diez
    to tell jokes
    To narrate jokes or funny situations.
    contar chistes

    Related Words

    account
    Action of telling or narrating.
    cuenta
    to narrate
    To communicate something in the form of a narrative.
    narrar
    narrative
    Story or narration of events.
    relato

    Slang Meanings

    To tell stories in an exaggerated manner.
    Don't believe him, he always tells things that are not true!
    ¡No le creas, siempre cuenta cosas que no son verdad!
    To inform about news or rumors.
    The gossip spread quickly in the office.
    El chisme se contó rápido en la oficina.