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"Cuento" is a noun which is often translated as "story", and "relato" is a noun which is also often translated as "story". Learn more about the difference between "cuento" and "relato" below.
el cuento(
kwehn
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (narrative)
a. story
Te voy a contar un cuento sobre un burro y una serpiente.I'm going to tell you a story about a donkey and a snake.
c. short story
Encontrarás el libro en la sección de cuentos de la biblioteca.You will find the book in the short story section of the library.
el relato(
rreh
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lah
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (narration)
