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Informal greeting asking what's new or what someone has been doing.
문화적 배경
In Spain, this is perhaps the most common informal greeting after '¿Qué tal?'. It reflects the social nature of 'ir de cañas' (going for beers). While understood, Mexicans might prefer '¿Qué onda?' or '¿Qué hubo?'. '¿Qué te cuentas?' can sound a bit more 'Peninsular' (from Spain). Argentines often use '¿En qué andás?' (What are you up to?) as a similar informal update-seeker. In Colombia, '¿Qué más?' is the ubiquitous equivalent for 'What's up?'.
The 'Pues nada' response
If you don't have much to say, start your answer with 'Pues nada...' (Well, nothing...). It's the most natural way to respond.
Avoid with strangers
Don't use this with people you don't know at all, like a shopkeeper or a bus driver. It's too personal.
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Informal greeting asking what's new or what someone has been doing.
The 'Pues nada' response
If you don't have much to say, start your answer with 'Pues nada...' (Well, nothing...). It's the most natural way to respond.
Avoid with strangers
Don't use this with people you don't know at all, like a shopkeeper or a bus driver. It's too personal.
Add 'de bueno'
Asking '¿Qué te cuentas de bueno?' (What good things do you have to tell?) is a very positive way to start a chat.
셀프 테스트
Complete the greeting with the correct form of the verb 'contar'.
¡Hola, Juan! ¿Qué te _______?
The phrase uses the second person singular 'tú' form of the verb 'contar', which is 'cuentas'.
In which situation is '¿Qué te cuentas?' appropriate?
Select the best context:
It is an informal greeting for friends and family.
Complete the dialogue with a natural response.
A: ¡Hombre, Pedro! ¿Qué te cuentas? B: ________, aquí andamos.
'Pues nada' is a very common, low-key way to start a response to this greeting.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제¡Hola, Juan! ¿Qué te _______?
The phrase uses the second person singular 'tú' form of the verb 'contar', which is 'cuentas'.
Select the best context:
It is an informal greeting for friends and family.
A: ¡Hombre, Pedro! ¿Qué te cuentas? B: ________, aquí andamos.
'Pues nada' is a very common, low-key way to start a response to this greeting.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문'¿Qué te cuentas?' is a greeting (What are you telling?). '¿Qué me cuentas?' is usually a reaction to news (What are you telling me?!).
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though regional alternatives like '¿Qué onda?' might be more common in some places.
Just say: 'Pues nada, lo de siempre' (Well, nothing, the usual).
Only with close colleagues. Avoid it with clients or bosses.
It's a dative of interest. It doesn't change the basic meaning but makes the phrase sound more colloquial and personal.
Yes, it's the closest functional equivalent in Spanish.
Yes, that is the formal 'Usted' version, but it's rarely used because the phrase itself is inherently informal.
Only in informal writing like texts, chats, or personal emails.
No, it also means 'to count' (1, 2, 3), but in this context, it's about telling stories.
Extremely common. You will hear it every day.
관련 표현
¿Qué tal?
similarHow are you? / How's it going?
¿Qué hay?
similarWhat's there? / What's up?
¿Qué me cuentas?
variantWhat are you telling me?
Cuéntame más
builds onTell me more
