Relatos (en. Stories)

/reˈlato/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of events narrated in prose or in a written format.
The stories of his trip to Europe are fascinating.
Los relatos de su viaje por Europa son fascinantes.
Brief narrations that can be fictional or based on real facts.
The book contains tales from various authors.
El libro contiene relatos de varios autores.
Description of personal experiences or anecdotes.
He told me stories from his childhood that made me laugh.
Me contó relatos de su infancia que me hicieron reír.

Etymology

From the Latin 'relatus', which means 'told' or 'narrated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Life stories
Narrations about personal experiences.
Relatos de vida
To tell tales
To narrate stories or anecdotes.
Contar relatos
Horror stories
Stories designed to provoke fear.
Relatos de terror

Related Words

Narrative
A way of telling stories.
narrativa
Tale
A brief fictional narration.
cuento
Anecdote
A short story that includes curious or interesting details.
anécdota

Slang Meanings

Neighborhood stories
Stories that are told among neighbors.
Historias que se cuentan entre vecinos.
Drunken tales
Exaggerated stories that someone tells after having consumed alcohol.
Historias exageradas que alguien cuenta tras haber bebido alcohol.