narrar
narrate
Definition & meaning
Narrar means to narrate, tell, or recount events, a story, or an experience, usually presenting them in some sequence. It can also mean to provide narration or commentary, such as in a book, film, or broadcast.
Grammar & Word origin
Narrar is a regular -ar verb. Its stem is narr-, and -ar marks it as an infinitive; the stem is not normally used as an independent word. It comes from Latin narrāre, meaning “to tell” or “to relate.”
It is generally used with a direct object: narrar una historia (“to narrate a story”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- contar — “to tell”; broader and often more conversational than narrar.
- relatar — “to recount”; often suggests a more orderly or detailed account.
- referir — “to relate”; can sound more formal and may refer to giving an account of particular facts.
There is no exact antonym. Depending on context, callar (“to remain silent”), omitir (“to leave out”), or ocultar (“to conceal”) can express an opposing action.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ellos pidieron que el abuelo narrara la historia.verb
They asked the grandfather to narrate the story.
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