Cuente (en. Count)

/kwente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicate that something is true with information or data.
It is necessary for you to tell the story correctly.
Es necesario que cuente la historia correctamente.
To tell a story or narrate something in the form of a tale.
I hope you recount your experiences on the trip.
Espero que cuente sus experiencias en el viaje.
To communicate or inform someone about a matter.
If you can, tell everyone about tomorrow's meeting.
Si puedes, cuente a todos sobre la reunión de mañana.

Etymology

From the verb 'contar' from Latin 'computare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't count
indicates that something should not be shared.
no cuente
recount what you know
asking someone to share their knowledge or information.
cuente lo que sabe

Related Words

cuenta
Relationship or narration of something.
cuenta
contar
To say something in the form of a narration.
contar
cuentista
A person who tells stories.
cuentista

Slang Meanings

Although it is not considered serious, certain stories are called 'cuentes'.
That story sounds like a cuente.
Esa historia suena a un cuente.
It is used to refer to false information.
Don't believe that cuente, it's made up.
No le creas a ese cuente, es un invento.