decir una historia
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decir una historia
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) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to tell a story
Mi abuelo siempre me decía una historia de unos piratas que a mí me encantaba.My grandfather always told me a story about some pirates that I loved.
b. to tell a tale
La maestra estaba diciéndoles una historia a los niños y ellos la escuchaban embobados.The teacher was telling a tale to the children and they sat fascinated.
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) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to tell a story
También en una conversación, cuando dices una historia, intentas no aburrir a los que te escuchan.Also in conversation, when you tell a story, you try not to bore your listeners.
b. to tell a tale
Se trata de un libro de escritura creativa que te enseña a decir una historia de forma que interese e intrigue al público infantil.This is a creative writing book that teaches you how to tell a tale in a way that interests and intrigues children.
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