decir un cuento
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decir un cuento
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to relate a story) (Panama) (Puerto Rico)
Regionalism used in Panama
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. to tell a story
Mamá, ¿vendrás a mi cuarto a decirme un cuento antes de dormir?Mom, will you come to my room and tell me a bedtime story?
b. to tell a tale
Si se portan bien, les diré un cuento. - ¿Un cuento de una princesa, señorita?If you behave yourselves, I'll tell you a tale. - A tale about a princess, Miss?
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
2. (to relate a story) (Panama) (Puerto Rico)
Regionalism used in Panama
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. to tell a story
Hoy les explicaré algunas técnicas narrativas que es necesario dominar cuando se dice un cuento.Today I'll explain some narrative techniques that need to be mastered when telling a story.
b. to tell a tale
Al decir un cuento, creamos un universo mágico para los niños.By telling a tale, we create a magical universe for children.
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