Historias (en. Stories)

/is.to'ɾjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Account of events that can be real or invented.
The stories my grandmother told were fascinating.
Las historias que contaba mi abuela eran fascinantes.
A set of events that shape the development of a narrative.
The stories in the movie intertwine in a complex manner.
Las historias en la película se entrelazan de manera compleja.
A brief account that has a moral or educational purpose.
Fairy tales are stories to teach values.
Los cuentos de hadas son historias para enseñar valores.

Etymology

From Latin 'historia', which means account or narration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tell stories
To narrate or recount something, generally in an enjoyable way.
contar historias
to make stories
To create narratives or accounts.
hacer historias
to have stories
To have anecdotes or interesting experiences to share.
tener historias

Related Words

history
Narrative of real or fictional events; it also refers to the study of the past.
historia
narrative
A way of telling a story or account.
narrativa
storyteller
A person who tells stories, especially to an audience.
cuentacuentos

Slang Meanings

Exaggerated or fictional stories to impress.
Don’t believe him, he always tells stories that are not true.
No le creas, siempre cuenta historias que no son ciertas.
Accounts about gossip or rumors.
That girl always has stories about what happens at school.
Esa chica siempre tiene historias sobre lo que pasa en la escuela.