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tell a story

tell a story(
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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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. contar una historia
Grandpa told a story about fishing.El abuelo contó una historia sobre la pesca.
b. decir una historia
Suzanne tells her children a story every night before bed.Suzanne les dice una historia a sus hijos cada noche antes de acostarse.
c. contar un cuento
Will you tell me a story, please?¿Me cuentas un cuento, por favor?
d. decir un cuento
George told us an unbelievable story about his trip to Mexico.George nos dijo un cuento increíble sobre su viaje a México.
e. decir un relato
Becky told us a story about her grandmother's experience in Poland as a little girl.Becky nos dijo un relato sobre la experiencia de su abuela en Polonia cuando era niña.
f. contar un relato
Hugo told us a story about his experience.Hugo nos contó un relato sobre su experiencia.
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