tell the story
tell the story(
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thuh
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)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.).
1. (to narrate the story)
a. contar la historia
The novel tells the story of Haruki, a Japanese teenager who moves to New York.La novela cuenta la historia de Haruki, un adolescente japonés que se muda a Nueva York.
b. narrar la historia
The book tells the story of the survivors of a shipwreck.El libro narra la historia de los sobrevivientes de un naufragio.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
2. (imperative; used to address one person)
a. cuenta la historia (informal) (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?).
Paul, tell the story of how you met your girlfriend.Paul, cuenta la historia de cómo conociste a tu novia.
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