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How to Say "narratives" in Spanish

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cuentos

KWEHN-tohs/kwe̞n̪.t̪os/

nounA1general
Use 'cuentos' when referring to general stories, tales, or recounts, especially in informal or literary contexts.
A colorful, open storybook resting on a surface, showing simple illustrations of a castle and a friendly dragon emerging from the pages.

Examples

Mi abuela siempre nos leía cuentos antes de dormir.

My grandmother always read us stories before bed.

Hay muchos cuentos populares sobre dragones en esta región.

There are many popular tales about dragons in this region.

Masculine Plural

Since the singular noun 'cuento' ends in -o, it is masculine. The plural 'cuentos' is used with masculine plural articles like 'los' or adjectives like 'muchos'.

discursos

/dee-SKOOR-sohs//disˈkuɾsos/

nounC1formal, academic, political
Choose 'discursos' when discussing formal accounts, especially those with social, political, or ideological implications, like public speeches or ideological viewpoints.
A small group of diverse people sitting in a circle of chairs, engaged in a friendly conversation.

Examples

Analizamos los discursos de odio en las redes sociales.

We analyzed hate speech (discourses) on social media.

Los discursos científicos han cambiado con el tiempo.

Scientific discourses have changed over time.

Abstract Usage

In this context, 'discursos' refers to the set of ideas and language used by a group, not just a single talk given on a stage.

Cuentos vs. Discursos

Learners often confuse 'cuentos' and 'discursos' by using 'cuentos' for more formal or political narratives. Remember that 'cuentos' implies simpler stories or tales, while 'discursos' refers to more structured, often public, expressions of ideas or viewpoints.

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