cuento
- A Spanish word meaning 'story' or 'tale', often used to refer to a short story or a fictional narrative. nounThe author wrote a captivating cuento that was published in a literary magazine.In Spanish class, we read a cuento about a magical forest.
- In some contexts, 'cuento' can also imply a lie or a fabricated story, similar to the English expression 'tall tale'. nounHe told us a cuento about why he was late, but we didn't believe him.She always has a cuento ready when she doesn't want to tell the truth.