No. 2,123 in Spanish
contado
"Contado" means "counted," "limited," or "cash" depending on context.
In a sentence
El libro fue contado de manera interesante.
The book was narrated in an interesting way.
Here, 'contado' is used as the past participle of 'contar,' meaning 'narrated' or 'told', related to storytelling or reporting.
Tenemos el dinero contado para el proyecto.
We have just enough money for the project.
In this context, 'contado' means 'counted' and is associated with an exact amount or precision regarding the money available.
Estoy en contacto con él por medio de contado.
I keep in touch with him through direct communication.
'Contado' here refers to 'direct', emphasizing immediacy or straightforwardness in the form of contact or communication.
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