tale

• Sustantivo que denota una historia, narración o relato de eventos reales o imaginarios, a menudo transmitido por tradición oral o literatura escrita.

A noun referring to a story, narrative, or account of real or imaginary events, often passed down through oral tradition or written literature.

1. Story or narrativeA2formal

   A fictional or true story, often involving imaginary events or characters.

   Relato o narración

   • She told a fascinating tale about her travels.
   • The old man shared a tale of adventure and bravery.
   • Children love listening to fairy tales before bed.

   Sinónimosaccountanecdotechroniclefablelegendmythnarrativesagastoryyarn

2. Account or reportB1informal

   A report or description of an event or situation, often exaggerated or unreliable.

   Relato o informe

   • He gave a dramatic tale of his encounter with the bear.
   • The newspaper published a tale of corruption in the government.
   • Her tale of winning the lottery seemed too good to be true.

   Sinónimosaccountanecdotenarrativerecitalrelationreportspielstoryyarn