What is the Spanish word for "tale"?

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

English

tale

Spanish

cuento

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Examples of how to use "tale" in Spanish

English
My grandpa told me an old fairy tale.
Spanish
Mi abuelo me contó un viejo cuento de hadas.
English
She told a short tale before bed.
Spanish
Ella contó un cuento corto antes de dormir.
English
The old man began a strange tale.
Spanish
El anciano comenzó un cuento extraño.
English
Children love to hear a happy tale.
Spanish
A los niños les encanta escuchar un cuento feliz.
English
He wrote a tale about a brave girl.
Spanish
Él escribió un cuento sobre una niña valiente.

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