How to Say "detailed account" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “detailed account” is “recuento” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
narrative review
Examples
El abuelo hizo un recuento de sus aventuras en el mar.
Grandfather gave a recount of his adventures at sea.
El artículo ofrece un recuento histórico de la ciudad.
The article offers a historical summary of the city.
Hazme un breve recuento de lo que pasó en la reunión.
Give me a brief summary of what happened in the meeting.
Abstract Meaning
In this context, 'recuento' doesn't involve numbers, but rather a list of events told in order.
Recuento vs. Cuento
Mistake: “Escribir un recuento de hadas.”
Correction: Escribir un cuento de hadas. Use 'cuento' for a fictional story and 'recuento' for a summary of real events that happened.
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