How to Say "they recount" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they recount” is “cuentan” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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relating events

Examples
Mis abuelos siempre cuentan historias de su juventud.
My grandparents always tell stories about their youth.
En la radio, cuentan las noticias del día.
On the radio, they report the day's news.
The 'They Say' Construction
When used impersonally (without specifying who 'they' are), 'cuentan' often translates to 'it is said' or 'people say': 'Cuentan que...' (They say that...).
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