What is the Spanish word for "story"?

Learn how to say "story" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

story

Spanish

historia

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Alternative translations of "story"

historia
cuento

Examples of how to use "story" in Spanish

English
Tell me a funny story about your dog.
Spanish
Cuéntame una historia divertida sobre tu perro.
English
She told a funny story at dinner.
Spanish
Ella contó una historia divertida durante la cena.
English
This story teaches an important lesson.
Spanish
Esta historia enseña una lección importante.
English
I wrote a short story last night.
Spanish
Escribí un cuento corto anoche.
English
That story made the children laugh.
Spanish
Esa historia hizo reír a los niños.

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