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relatar

to recount, to narrate

verb rreh-lah-TAHR Less Common
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Relatar is a slightly formal verb for narrating or recounting events in an ordered way; the everyday alternative is contar. The related noun relato means a short story or account. In diplomatic and official contexts relator is the term for a rapporteur. Relatar implies a structured, sequential telling rather than casual chat.

Examples

"La testigo relató los hechos con todo detalle."

Natural Translation

The witness recounted the facts in full detail.

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