historias
/istoɾjas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase 'stories' is translated as historias.
historias refers to narrative accounts of imaginary or real events.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of historias is historia. Because historias is a feminine noun, the definite article for 'the stories' is las historias.
How do you pronounce it?
/istoɾjas/
Did you know?
- While historias refers to narratives, the word for a 'story' as in a floor of a building is piso or planta. Using historia in this context is a common mistake for English speakers.
- The phrase no me vengas con historias literally means 'don't come to me with stories' and is used to tell someone to stop making excuses or lying.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, when someone says ¡Qué historia!, they might not be commenting on a narrative, but rather expressing disbelief at a long, complicated, or absurd situation someone is describing.
Examples in context
- Me gustan las historias.I like stories.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for historias.Tatoeba #4471840 by cueyayotl, translation #2245941 by CK
- Le gustan las historias.He likes stories.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone else likes historias.Tatoeba #4482231 by cueyayotl, translation #2861511 by Amastan
- Ambas historias son ciertas.Both stories are true.This sentence is useful for stating that both historias are true.Tatoeba #679751 by Shishir, translation #43306 by CK
- Me encanta leer cuentos de hadasI love reading fairy tales
- Los relatos de este autor son fantásticosThis author's stories are fantastic
- Las historias que cuenta son conmovedorasThe stories he/she tells are touching
- Mi abuela siempre nos contaba cuentos antes de dormirMy grandma always used to tell us stories before bedtime
- ¿Tienes alguna historia divertida que compartir?Do you have any funny stories to share?
- 73 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a book in a library.
- Lucía¿Te gustan las historias de terror?Do you like horror stories?
- JavierNo, prefiero las historias de amor.No, I prefer love stories.
- LucíaEsas historias son muy románticas.Those stories are very romantic.
- JavierSí, son mis favoritas.Yes, they are my favorites.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
