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How to Say "they matter" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “they matter” is “cuentan” — B1 level.

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importance
A scene showing two friends standing close together. One friend is leaning their full weight onto the other's shoulder, who is standing firmly and supporting them with a reassuring smile.

Examples

Ellos cuentan con tu apoyo para el proyecto.

They rely on your support for the project.

En este examen, las respuestas correctas cuentan doble.

In this exam, correct answers count double (matter twice as much).

Using 'Con'

When 'contar' means 'to rely on' or 'to depend on,' you must use the preposition 'con' immediately after the verb: 'Cuentan con...' (They rely on...).

Missing the Preposition

Mistake: “Ellos cuentan tu ayuda (incorrect usage for 'rely')”

Correction: Ellos cuentan con tu ayuda (correct usage for 'rely').

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