contar

Senses

1. 1.

   to count

   to enumerate numbers or items in sequence

2. 2.

   to tell (a story)

   to narrate or relate a story or account

3. 3.

   to matter; to count

   to be important or have significance

4. 4.

   to rely on; to count on

   to depend on or have confidence in someone/something (usually with 'con')

Examples

• "Ella cuenta desde uno hasta diez muy rápido."

  She counts from one to ten very quickly.

• "Me contó una historia fascinante sobre su viaje a Marruecos."

  He told me a fascinating story about his trip to Morocco.

• "Tu opinión cuenta mucho para nosotros."

  Your opinion matters a lot to us.

Usage

Contar is a highly frequent verb with multiple meanings. In the sense of "to tell a story," it's commonly followed by an object (cuento + [noun] or cuento + [indirect object]). When meaning "to rely on," it requires the preposition "con" (contar con). The yo form is irregular: cuento.