el cuento
story
Relato breve de hechos reales o imaginarios, creado para entretener o enseñar algo.
The word "cuento" in Spanish means "story" or "tale." It refers to a narrative, often fictitious, that is typically shorter than a novel. "Cuentos" can be traditional fairy tales, fables, or modern short stories. The word can also mean "I count" when used as a verb in the first person. In literary terms, "cuento" is often associated with folklore or children's literature, but it can be used for any brief narrative.
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Examples
Me gusta leer ese cuento antes de dormir.noun
I like to read that story before sleeping.
Mi hermano me contó un cuento antes de dormir.noun
My brother told me a story before sleeping.
En la escuela escribimos un cuento para la clase.noun
At school we wrote a story for the class.
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