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"Dime" is a phrase which is often translated as "tell me", and "cuéntame" is a phrase which is also often translated as "tell me". Learn more about the difference between "dime" and "cuéntame" below.
dime()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. tell me
Dime, ¿ya fuiste a renovar tu pasaporte?Tell me, have you already been to renew your passport?
cuéntame()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. tell me
Cuéntame qué tal la entrevista. ¿Te dieron el trabajo?Tell me about your interview. Did you get the job?