contaba chistes

I told jokes

contaba chistes

phrase

1. (first person singular)

a. I told jokes

Cuando yo estaba en la escuela, contaba chistes para encajar en el grupo de chicos populares.

When I was in school, I told jokes to fit in with the popular kids.

2. (third person singular)

a. he told jokes (masculine)

Mi abuelo era una persona muy alegre. Contaba chistes e historias graciosas todo el tiempo.

My grandpa was a very cheerful person. He told jokes and funny stories all the time.

b. she told jokes (feminine)

Cuando era chica, me encantaba viajar en tren con mi mamá. Contaba chistes durante todo el camino.

When I was little, I loved going on train trips with my mom. She told jokes all along the way.

c. told jokes

Mi hermano contaba chistes que nos hacían a todos reir mucho.

My brother told jokes that would make us laugh a lot.

3.

(formal)

(second person singular)

a. you told jokes

Yo me acuerdo que usted antes no era tan amargado. Contaba chistes y se reía mucho.

I remember you weren't as grumpy before. You told jokes and laughed a lot.