contar

to tell

Usages of contar

• Enquanto esperávamos que o semáforo mudasse, o vendedor de rua contou uma piada divertida.: While we were waiting for the traffic light to change, the street vendor told a funny joke.
• Eu conto uma história à minha amiga.: I tell a story to my friend.
• Nós contamos uma piada antes de jantar.: We tell a joke before dinner.
• Eu conto uma história à criança.: I tell the child a story.
• Não contes o segredo ao Pedro, porque quero surpreendê-lo.: Don’t tell the secret to Pedro, because I want to surprise him.
• Um dia, hão de contar esta história aos netos com humor em vez de tristeza.: One day they will tell this story to their grandchildren with humour instead of sadness.
• Quando conto um sonho engraçado, o Pedro ri como se estivesse a ver um filme de comédia.: When I tell a funny dream, Pedro laughs as if he were watching a comedy film.
• Liguei à minha avó para lhe contar o meu sonho estranho.: I called my grandmother to tell her about my strange dream.
• Quando conto os meus problemas aos amigos, eles ouvem‑me e dão‑me bons conselhos.: When I tell my problems to my friends, they listen to me and give me good advice.

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