No. 784 in Portuguese
contará
"Contará" means "will tell" or "will count" (future tense of the verb "contar").
In a sentence
Ana contará sua experiência de viagem na reunião.
Ana will recount her travel experience at the meeting.
In this sentence, 'contará' is used in its future indicative form to mean 'will recount' or 'will tell', establishing an event to happen in the future.
O livro contará com ilustrações do artista famoso.
The book will feature illustrations by the famous artist.
Here, 'contará' is used to indicate the book 'will feature' or 'will include', giving a sense of expected content or characteristic in a future publication.
O discurso contará histórias emocionantes.
The speech will include heartfelt stories.
In this instance, 'contará' captures the idea of 'including' or 'incorporating' emotional stories within the speech, again referring to a future action.
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