contárselo
“contárselo” means “to tell it to him/her/them” in Spanish (sharing information or a story).
to tell it to him/her/them
Also: to count it for him/her/them
📝 In Action
Tengo un gran secreto y quiero contárselo.
A2I have a big secret and I want to tell it to her.
Si descubres la verdad, vas a contárselo a tus padres.
B1If you find out the truth, you are going to tell it to your parents.
¿Puedes contárselo tú? A mí me da vergüenza.
B1Can you tell it to them? I'm embarrassed.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: contárselo
Question 1 of 1
What does the 'lo' in 'contárselo' represent?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish verb 'contar' (from Latin 'computāre', meaning to calculate), plus the pronouns 'se' (indirect object) and 'lo' (direct object).
First recorded: 13th century (base verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'contárselo' mean telling a secret to 'them' (plural)?
Yes! The 'se' in 'contárselo' is very flexible. It can mean to him, to her, to you (formal), or even to them.