cuéntame más
/kwentame mas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tell me more" is translated into Spanish as cuéntame más.
cuéntame más is used as a request for a speaker to provide further details or more information about a specific topic.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb cuenta (tell/count), the indirect object pronoun me (to me) and the adverb más (more).
Which one should you use?
While cuéntame más uses the informal tú form, cuénteme más uses the formal usted form and should be used with strangers, elders or in professional settings.
Did you know?
- The verb contar used in cuéntame más is the same word used for counting numbers. Because of this, the phrase literally carries the hidden sense of 'count me more' stories or details.
- In some Latin American contexts, if someone says ¡Cuéntame! without the 'más', they might not be asking for details, but rather inviting you to 'tell me the gossip' or 'tell me the news'.
- The word más shares an ancient root with the English word 'master'. This connects the concept of 'more' to the Latin 'magister', a teacher or leader who possesses more knowledge.
Examples in context
- Cuéntame más sobre ti.Tell me more about yourself.This sentence shows how to use cuéntame más to ask about someone's personal life.Tatoeba #3225156 by cueyayotl, translation #3200634 by CK
- Cuéntame más.Tell me more.This sentence is a direct use of cuéntame más.Tatoeba #4989250 by Shishir, translation #661066 by Archibald
- Por favor, cuéntame más.Please tell me more.This sentence uses cuéntame más with a request for politeness.Tatoeba #13951107 by mervert1, translation #3199859 by CK
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about Sofía's recent trip to Italy.
- DanielParece que te divertiste mucho en Italia.It seems like you had a lot of fun in Italy.
- Sofía¡Sí, fue un viaje increíble!Yes, it was an incredible trip!
- DanielCuéntame más sobre tu viaje.Tell me more about your trip.
- SofíaBueno, lo primero que hice fue visitar Roma.Well, the first thing I did was visit Rome.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
