What does "contar" mean in English?

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Spanish

contar

English

to tell

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Alternative translations of "contar"

tell
count
recount
narrate
relate

Examples of how to use "contar" in Spanish

Spanish
¿Me cuentas una historia?
English
Can you tell me a story?
Spanish
Cuento historias a mis amigos.
English
I tell stories to my friends.
Spanish
Ayer conté hasta cien sin parar.
English
Yesterday I counted to a hundred without stopping.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, contaba estrellas.
English
When I was a child, I used to count stars.
Spanish
Mañana contaré los votos finales.
English
I will count the final votes tomorrow.

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