Usages of contar
Mi abuelo cuenta una historia interesante sobre su vida de viajero.
My grandfather tells an interesting story about his life as a traveler.
Él cuenta una historia sobre su familia.
He tells a story about his family.
Hoy me he reído muchísimo con mi hermano porque contamos chistes.
Today I have laughed a lot with my brother because we tell jokes.
Mi abuelo lloró al contar su historia.
My grandfather cried while telling his story.
Mi abuela me contó una leyenda antigua que habla de un gigante que podía saltar montañas.
My grandmother told me an ancient legend about a giant that could jump over mountains.
Mi abuelo me contaba historias mientras preparábamos jugo de mango.
My grandfather used to tell me stories while we made mango juice.
En el concierto de anoche, el cantante contó una broma graciosa.
At last night’s concert, the singer told a funny joke.
Antes de dormir, les contaré un cuento sobre un cangrejo valiente.
Before sleeping, I will tell them a story about a brave crab.
Mi abuelo cuenta su historia en voz baja antes de dormir.
My grandfather tells his story in a low voice before sleeping.
Mi abuelo cuenta la historia del origen de nuestra familia.
My grandfather tells the story of the origin of our family.
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