Kuwento (en. Story)

kwen-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A narration or description of events that may be real or fictional.
He told a story about his experiences in another country.
Nagsalaysay siya ng isang kuwento tungkol sa kanyang mga karanasan sa ibang bansa.
A short narration of events or anecdotes.
His story is full of lessons and inspiration.
Ang kanyang kuwento ay puno ng mga aral at inspirasyon.
A narrative that entertains listeners or readers.
I love listening to my grandfather's stories.
Mahilig akong makinig sa mga kuwento ng aking lolo.

Etymology

Spanish word 'cuento'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tell a story
the act of narrating events or stories.
magkuwento
life story
a narrative about a person's experiences.
kuwento ng buhay

Related Words

narration
The process of telling or narrating.
pagsasalaysay
storyteller
A person who loves or is skilled in storytelling.
kuwentista

Slang Meanings

gossipping
Who’s spreading gossip here again?
Sino bang nagkwento-kwento na naman dito?
story
Maybe you have a story you can share.
Baka may storya ka diyan na puwede mong ibahagi.
tell (a story)
Your storytelling about the vacations is so fun!
Ang saya ng bira mo tungkol sa mga bakasyon!
narrator
He’s the one who always has interesting stories.
Siya ang taga na laging may interesting na kuwento.