No. 1,590 in Spanish
cuento
"Cuento" means "story" or "tale" in English.
In a sentence
Me gusta leer un cuento antes de dormir.
I like to read a story before sleeping.
Here, 'cuento' refers to a short story or tale, commonly used in literature or narratives.
Ese cuento que me contaste sobre tu viaje fue fascinante.
That story you told me about your trip was fascinating.
In this context, 'cuento' refers to a captivating account or narrative shared verbally about an experience.
Él siempre viene con el mismo cuento para evitar trabajar.
He always comes with the same excuse to avoid working.
Here, 'cuento' is used colloquially to signify an excuse or fabricated story to evade responsibilities.
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