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"El cuento" is a form of "cuento", a noun which is often translated as "story". "La historia" is a form of "historia", a noun which is often translated as "history". Learn more about the difference between "el cuento" and "la historia" below.
el cuento(
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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.
la historia(
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toh
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ryah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. history
Es sin duda una de las mentes más brillantes de la historia.There's no doubt she is one of the greatest minds in history.
2. (narrative)
a. story
La película cuenta la historia de una mujer que ha perdido a su hijo.The film tells the story of a woman who has lost her child.
3. (discipline)
a. history
Quiere estudiar historia y dedicarse a la enseñanza.He wants to study history and pursue a teaching career.
5. (excuse)
a. story
¡Ya estoy harto de tus historias! ¿Lo vas a hacer o no?I've had enough of your stories! ¿Are you going to do it or not?
6. (rumor)
a. tale
No quiero que vayas por ahí contando historias sobre mí.I don't want you to go around telling tales about me.
