Beginners 37: Hablar, decir, and contar

Say, tell or talk? Rob untangles hablar, decir and contar, plus the little word that has Spanish speakers counting "until" ten.

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In English, "say" and "tell" cover almost any kind of speaking, but Spanish makes you choose. Rob untangles hablar, decir and contar, including the one whose conjugations he calls "a bit of a nightmare". Find out which Latin word links contar to English, and the little word Spanish speakers use to count "until" ten. By the end, you'll be able to pass on what someone said, and tell a story.

Quick test: Both mean "she told me", so why does Rob say ella me dijo la verdad but ella me contó lo que pasó?

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