Cuentes (en. Tales)

ˈkwentes

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To narrate or refer to something, especially a story or a fact.

You tell stories to the children before bed.

Tú cuentes cuentos a los niños antes de dormir.

To calculate or enumerate something.

If you count well, we have enough chairs for everyone.

Si cuentas bien, tenemos suficientes sillas para todos.

To make a narrative.

When we arrive, you will tell how your experience was.

Cuando lleguemos, tú cuentes cómo fue tu experiencia.

Derived from the verb contar, from the Latin 'computare'.

clear accounts

Expression that means that accounts must be transparent.

cuentas claras

accounts and stories

Phrase used to emphasize the importance of true stories.

cuentas y cuentos

there are no stories

It is used to indicate that there are no excuses or deceptions.

no hay cuentos

story

Brief fictional narrative.

cuento

to tell

Action of narrating or enumerating.

contar

narration

A way to recount events or stories.

narración

To tell exaggerated or made-up stories.

Whenever he goes out, he tells things that I don't believe.

Siempre que sale, cuentes unas cosas que no le creo.

To speak informally or gossip.

This afternoon, you will chat with your friends about the latest gossip.

Hoy en la tarde, tú cuentes con tus amigos sobre el último chisme.