cuéntanos
KWEN-tah-nohs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Cuéntanos todo sobre tus vacaciones!
A1Tell us everything about your vacation!
Cuéntanos un chiste para reír un poco.
A1Tell us a joke so we can laugh a bit.
Si tienes una idea, cuéntanos.
A2If you have an idea, tell us.
💡 Grammar Points
A 3-in-1 Word
This word is actually a combination: the command 'cuenta' (tell) + the word 'nos' (us). In Spanish, when you give a command, you stick the 'who' (the person receiving the action) right onto the end of the verb.
Why the Accent Mark?
When we add 'nos' to the end of 'cuenta', the word gets longer. To make sure we still emphasize the 'cuen' part like we're supposed to, we have to add a written accent mark over the 'e'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "cuentanos"
Correction: cuéntanos. Without the accent, the pronunciation would incorrectly shift the stress to the 'ta' syllable.
Using it with Strangers
Mistake: "Using 'cuéntanos' in a very formal setting."
Correction: Use 'cuéntenos' for a more formal 'usted' version. 'Cuéntanos' is specifically for someone you are on a first-name basis with.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Great Conversation Starter
Use 'Cuéntanos' when you're in a group and someone mentions something interesting. It's a warm, inviting way to ask them to share their story with everyone.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cuéntanos
Question 1 of 1
If you are at dinner with two friends and want one friend to share a secret with the whole group, what do you say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cuéntanos' for one person or many?
You are speaking TO one person (informal 'tú'), but asking them to tell something to a group of people ('us').
Can 'contar' also mean to count numbers?
Yes! The base verb 'contar' means both to tell a story and to count 1, 2, 3. In the form 'cuéntanos,' it almost always refers to telling a story or information.