How to Say "they count" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they count” is “cuentan” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
VerbA1
calculation/enumeration
Examples
Los niños cuentan los caramelos después de la fiesta.
The children count the candies after the party.
Ustedes cuentan el dinero antes de depositarlo en el banco.
You all count the money before depositing it in the bank.
Stem Change in Present Tense
Remember that 'contar' changes its 'o' to 'ue' when stressed (like in 'cuentan'), but not in the 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' forms (contamos, contáis).
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: “Ellos contan (incorrect)”
Correction: Ellos cuentan (correct). This change happens in most present tense forms.
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