contar (la historia de)
tell (the story of)
The Spanish term 'contar (la historia de)' translates to 'tell (the story of)' in English. This action word, or verb, is typically used in the context of narrating a story or event. In a sentence, it may be used as 'Voy a contar la historia de mi vida' which translates to 'I am going to tell the story of my life' in English.
Example sentences using: contar (la historia de)
Voy a contar la historia de mi vida.
I am going to tell the story of my life.
This sentence is using the verb 'contar' in the first person singular present tense. It shows an intention to tell a personal story, specifically regarding the speaker's life.
¿Puedes contar la historia de nuevo?
Can you tell the story again?
In this example, 'contar' is used in the second person singular present tense, it's a question asking for the hearer to repeat a story they have previously told. This implies that the story may not have been clearly understood the first time.
Ella quiere contar la historia de su abuela.
She wants to tell the story of her grandmother.
Here, 'contar' is used in the third person singular present tense. The subject, 'ella', expresses a desire to share the life or experiences of her grandmother through a story. This sentence shows how the Spanish verb 'contar' is used to express the intention of revealing or sharing a narrative.