Narraciones (en. Narratives)
/naraˈθjones/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A narrative that presents events in a temporal order.
The narratives of his childhood are very emotional.
Las narraciones de su infancia son muy emotivas.
Detailed description of a series of events.
The book is full of captivating narratives.
El libro está lleno de narraciones cautivadoras.
Presentation of events, whether fictional or real.
Historical narratives are essential for understanding the past.
Las narraciones históricas son fundamentales para entender el pasado.
Etymology
From Latin 'narratio', meaning to tell or relate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
oral narratives
Stories or tales told without writing.
narraciones orales
written narratives
Accounts found in written format.
narraciones escritas
first-person narratives
Accounts told from the narrator's point of view.
narraciones en primera persona
fictional narratives
Invented stories that are not real.
narraciones de ficción
Related Words
narrator
A person who tells the story.
narrador
narrative
A collection of tales and styles of narration.
narrativa
tale
A synonym for narration, a short story.
relato
Slang Meanings
Exaggerated or fictional story
That guy always tells narratives that sound too incredible.
Ese tipo siempre cuenta narraciones que suenan demasiado increíbles.
Popular or traditional tale
I’m going to tell you a story that my grandmother told me.
Te voy a contar una narración que me dijo mi abuela.