contar

Meaning

1. (transitive) to count; to compute
2. (transitive) to tell, recount, narrate
3. (intransitive) to count, matter (to be of significance)
4. (intransitive) to rely, to count

Pronounced as (IPA)

[konˈtaɾ]

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: computāre

In summary

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese contar, from Latin computāre. Doublet of computar.

Sentences

Ti tes cousas que contar .

You have things to tell.

Agardo contar neste punto co apoio deste Parlamento .

I look forward to the support of this Parliament.

O disco ía contar con grupos veteranos e novos .

The album was going to feature veterans and young people.

Entre os seus empregados pódense contar cinco premios Nobel.

Among its employees, there are five Nobel laureates.