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tell
(pt & pp told [təʊld])
[tel]
verbo transitivo
1.
decir
(say)
; contar
(story, joke, secret)
- to tell somebody something, to tell something to somebody -> contarle algo a alguien
- to tell the truth/a lie -> decir la verdad/una mentira
- to tell you the truth… -> a decir verdad…
- can you tell me the way to the station? -> ¿me puede decir cómo se va a la estación?
- we are told that… -> se dice que…
- I told you so! -> ¡te lo dije!
- you're telling me! -> ¡a mí me lo vas a contar!
- let me tell you, I was frightened! -> te confieso que estaba asustado
- to tell the time -> indicar or dar la hora (clock)
- to tell somebody the time -> decir la hora a alguien (person)
- his expression told us the answer -> la expresión de su cara nos reveló la respuesta
2.
ver, saber
(discern) (attitude, mood)
- we couldn't tell if he was angry or not -> no se sabía si estaba enfadado or (especialmente español de España) enojado o no (especialmente Am)
- you can tell she's lived abroad -> se nota que ha vivido en el extranjero
- there's no telling what she'll do next -> no hay manera de saber qué hará a continuación
3.
distinguir
(distinguish)
(from de)
- to tell two people/things apart -> distinguir entre dos personas/cosas
- to tell right from wrong -> distinguir lo que está bien de lo que está mal
- I can't tell the difference -> ne veo la diferencia
4.
(order)
- to tell somebody to do something -> mandar a alguien hacer algo, decir a alguien que haga algo
- do as you are told! -> ¡haz lo que te dicen or mandan!
- I'm not asking you, I'm telling you! -> no es una petición or pedido, ¡es una orden! (Am)
- she wouldn't be told -> no hacía caso de lo que le decían
5.
escrutar
(política) (count)
- all told -> en total
verbo intransitivo
6.
(say)
- please don't tell! -> ¡no te chives!
- that would be telling! -> ¡eso sería contar demasiado!
7.
(discern)
- it's difficult or hard to tell -> es difícil de saber
- it's too early to tell -> es demasiado pronto para saberlo
- you never can tell -> nunca se sabe
8.
hacerse notar
(have effect)
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tell [tel]
verbo neutro (intransitivo)
1.
(pret. y (n)
participio pasivo
2.
TOLD).
3.
Decir, principalmente cuando significa contar, mandar o adivinar (say).
- Before I tell my story -> antes que yo diga o cuente mi historia
- Nobody can tell what will happen tomorrow -> nadie puede decir o adivinar lo que sucederá mañana
- He told me to call again -> me dijo o me mandó que volviera o que volviese
4.
Decir, informar, hacer saber.
5.
Descubrir, revelar o decir algún secreto.
- It will tell in his favor or against him -> eso irá o será a su favor en su contra
6.
Dar una orden o mandato a otro; disponer, ordenar.
7.
Contar, numerar.
8.
verbo neutro (intransitivo)
9.
Producir efecto. (n)
- He was told to do it -> se le mandó hacerlo
- Every blow told -> cada golpe produjo efecto
- Tell me another! -> ¡vaya
- To tell a lie -> mentir
- Tell that to the marines! -> ¡cuéntaselo a otro
- I tell you that! -> ¡se me ocurre una idea
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