Usages of contar
Le estoy contando una broma a mi hermano.
I am telling my brother a joke.
El abuelo les cuenta un cuento a los niños.
The grandfather tells the children a story.
El profesor nos cuenta una broma.
The teacher tells us a joke.
El líder nos cuenta que van a despedir al asistente del gerente.
The leader tells us that they are going to fire the manager's assistant.
Cuentan que la bruja no duerme nunca.
They say that the witch never sleeps.
Anoche, el aventurero nos contó una anécdota increíble sobre su alojamiento.
Last night, the adventurer told us an incredible anecdote about his accommodation.
Me contaron que él todavía odiaba su viejo apodo.
They told me that he still hated his old nickname.
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