How to Say "to commentate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to commentate” is “narrar” — B1 level.
Examples
Mi abuelo siempre narra historias de su infancia.
My grandfather always tells stories from his childhood.
El periodista narró los hechos del accidente con mucha precisión.
The journalist recounted the facts of the accident with great precision.
Es difícil narrar un partido de fútbol con tanta rapidez.
It is difficult to commentate on a soccer match with such speed.
Narrar vs. Contar
'Narrar' is more formal and artistic. Use it for books, news, or sports. For everyday secrets or jokes, use 'contar'.
Regular AR Pattern
This verb follows the standard rules for verbs ending in -ar, like 'hablar'. No stem changes or surprises here!
Using it for everything
Mistake: “Me narró un chiste.”
Correction: Me contó un chiste. (Use 'contar' for jokes, secrets, or casual conversations; 'narrar' is too formal for a joke.)
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