Significado
An invitation to share news, stories, or details about something.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is the title of the most famous historical drama series in Spain, 'Cuéntame cómo pasó', which has run for over 20 seasons. In Mexico, '¡Cuéntame!' is often followed by '¿qué onda?' or '¿qué transa?' to add a layer of street-level friendliness. The use of 'Contame' (voseo) is a strong marker of national identity. Using 'Cuéntame' in Buenos Aires will mark you immediately as a foreigner. Colombians often use 'Cuéntame' with a very melodic, rising intonation that makes it sound exceptionally welcoming.
The 'Wait' Technique
When someone says 'Tengo algo que decirte', wait 2 seconds and then say '¡Cuéntame!' with a smile. It makes you look like a master of Spanish social cues.
Don't forget the tilde
In writing, 'Cuentame' without the accent is a common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Significado
An invitation to share news, stories, or details about something.
The 'Wait' Technique
When someone says 'Tengo algo que decirte', wait 2 seconds and then say '¡Cuéntame!' with a smile. It makes you look like a master of Spanish social cues.
Don't forget the tilde
In writing, 'Cuentame' without the accent is a common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Sobremesa Essential
This is the #1 phrase to keep a 'sobremesa' going. Use it to pass the 'talking stick' to someone else.
Teste-se
Complete the phrase with the correct form of the verb 'contar' and the pronoun 'me'. Don't forget the accent!
¡________! Quiero saber todo sobre tu cita.
The imperative of 'contar' for 'tú' is 'cuenta'. Adding 'me' requires an accent: 'Cuéntame'.
Which phrase is most appropriate when a friend says 'Tengo un secreto'?
A friend says: 'Tengo un secreto'. You respond:
While 'Dime' is okay, 'Cuéntame' is warmer and more inviting for a secret or a story.
Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.
1. Cuéntame / 2. Cuénteme
'Cuéntame' uses the 'tú' form (informal), while 'Cuénteme' uses the 'usted' form (formal).
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exercicios¡________! Quiero saber todo sobre tu cita.
The imperative of 'contar' for 'tú' is 'cuenta'. Adding 'me' requires an accent: 'Cuéntame'.
A friend says: 'Tengo un secreto'. You respond:
While 'Dime' is okay, 'Cuéntame' is warmer and more inviting for a secret or a story.
1. Cuéntame / 2. Cuénteme
'Cuéntame' uses the 'tú' form (informal), while 'Cuénteme' uses the 'usted' form (formal).
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's very friendly! However, use 'Cuénteme' with people you don't know well or in formal settings.
Yes, 'Cuéntamelo todo' is a very common way to ask for all the juicy details of a story.
'Dime' is for quick info (like a phone number). 'Cuéntame' is for a story or an update.
Because adding 'me' to 'cuenta' makes it an esdrújula word, which always requires an accent on the third-to-last syllable.
Yes, in an informal email to a friend, it's a great way to ask how they are doing.
Absolutely, though in Argentina and Uruguay, they prefer 'Contame'.
You say 'Cuéntamelo'. The 'lo' stands for 'it' (the story).
Only if you have a very close, informal relationship. Otherwise, use 'Cuénteme'.
No. '¿Qué pasa?' is 'What's happening?'. '¡Cuéntame!' is 'Tell me about it'.
In Spain, 'Contadme'. In Latin America, 'Cuéntenme'.
Frases relacionadas
Dime
similarTell me
Suelta la sopa
idiomaticSpill the beans
Relátame
formalNarrate to me
Desahógate
specialized formVent to me
Ponme al día
similarUpdate me
