contar

contar(
kohn
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tahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to count
Cuenta hasta 50 antes de abrir los ojos.Count to 50 before opening your eyes.
a. to tell
¿Cómo te fue? ¡Cuéntamelo todo!How did it go? Tell me everything!
Cuéntame más de las aventuras de Blancanieves y los siete enanitos.Tell me more of the adventures of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to count
Cuando llegues al final, deja de contar.When you get to the end, stop counting.
a. to count
Mi voz cuenta en el consejo.My voice counts in the council.
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