Tale (in English) 🔊
Cuento (in Spanish) 🔊
Definitions
1. a. Tale – (a story, often exciting and sensational)
a. A tale is a narrative, especially a romantic or adventurous one.
— The adventurous tale of a young couple’s journey around the world captivated the audience.
2. Tale – (a myth or legend)
b. In folklore, a tale is a myth or legend passed down through generations.
— The ancient tales of the gods were etched on the walls of the temple.
3. Tale – (a humorous anecdote)
c. A tale can also refer to a humorous anecdote or joke told for entertainment.
— The comedian’s stand-up tale about his cat had the audience in stitches.
Synonyms for “Tale“
story – historia 🔊
legend – leyenda 🔊
account – cuenta 🔊
fable – fábula 🔊
anecdote – anécdota 🔊
Antonyms for “Tale“
fact – hecho 🔊
truth – verdad 🔊
reality – realidad 🔊
history – historia (in a non-narrative sense) 🔊
Examples of “Tale“
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| She loved to hear tales of her grandmother’s adventures. | |
| The company told a clever tale to convince investors to stay. | |
| That’s just a tall tale from my father’s childhood days. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “To spin a tale” | “Contar una historia” |
| “A tale as old as time” | “Una historia tan vieja como el tiempo” |
| “A tale of love and adventure” | “Una historia de amor y aventuras” |
Conjugations for “Tale“
| Tense | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Present | yo cuento, tú cuentas, él/ella/usted cuente, nosotros/nosotras contamos, vosotros/vosotras cuentan, ellos/ellas/ustedes cuentan |
| Past | yo conté, tú contaste, él/ella/usted contó, nosotros/nosotras contamos, vosotros/vosotras contasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes contaron |
| Future | yo contaré, tú contarás, él/ella/usted contará, nosotros/nosotras contaremos, vosotros/vosotras contaréis, ellos/ellas/ustedes contarán |
Word of the Day
Tale – (a story, often exciting and sensational)
Usage: The adventurer’s tale of discovering a hidden treasure captivated the audience. – El cuento del aventurero sobre el descubrimiento de un tesoro oculto cautivó al público.