Story meanings in Portuguese

história

Example:

I love reading a good story.

Eu adoro ler uma boa história.

Can you tell me a story?

Você pode me contar uma história?

Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversations, storytelling, literature, and narratives.

Note: The word 'história' refers to a narrative or account of events, whether fictional or factual.

estória

Example:

The children enjoyed the fairy tale story.

As crianças gostaram da estória de fadas.

She told a captivating story about her travels.

Ela contou uma estória cativante sobre suas viagens.

Usage: informalContext: Primarily used to refer to fictional tales, often aimed at children.

Note: The term 'estória' is less common and is often reserved for fictional narratives, especially in children's literature.

narrativa

Example:

The documentary presents a different story of history.

O documentário apresenta uma narrativa diferente da história.

His narrative was compelling and engaging.

A narrativa dele era envolvente e cativante.

Usage: formalContext: Used in academic, literary, and media contexts to describe a structured account of events.

Note: The word 'narrativa' emphasizes the structure and style of storytelling, often used in literary analysis.

conto

Example:

She writes short stories.

Ela escreve contos.

I enjoyed that short story in the magazine.

Eu gostei daquele conto na revista.

Usage: informalContext: Refers to brief fictional narratives, often published in collections or magazines.

Note: A 'conto' is typically shorter than a full-length story and focuses on a specific event or theme.

contar uma história

Example:

She has a talent for telling stories.

Ela tem talento para contar histórias.

He loves to tell a story when we gather.

Ele adora contar uma história quando nos reunimos.

Usage: informalContext: Used when emphasizing the act of narrating or sharing experiences.

Note: This phrase focuses on the storytelling aspect and is commonly used in social gatherings.

tale

A tale is a narrative that may be true or fictional, often involving characters and events.

Example: She told a fascinating tale about her adventures in the jungle.

Note: Tale is often used in a more informal or literary context compared to 'story'.

narrative

A narrative is a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.

Example: The book provides a gripping narrative of the protagonist's journey.

Note: Narrative tends to emphasize the structure and development of a story.

account

An account is a detailed description or report of an event or situation.

Example: He gave a detailed account of what happened at the meeting.

Note: Account often implies a factual or objective retelling of events.

fable

A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral lesson.

Example: The story of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a famous fable with a moral lesson.

Note: Fable specifically refers to a story with a moral or lesson embedded within it.

legend

A legend is a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

Example: The legend of King Arthur has been passed down through generations.

Note: Legend often involves mythical or heroic figures and is associated with folklore and tradition.

Once upon a time

This phrase is commonly used to begin fairy tales or stories set in the past.

Example: Once upon a time, there was a young princess who lived in a faraway kingdom.

Note: It is a traditional way to introduce a story and is not directly related to the word 'story.'

A tall tale

Refers to a story that is greatly exaggerated or unbelievable.

Example: He spun a tall tale about how he caught a fish as big as a boat.

Note: It emphasizes the exaggeration or incredibility of the story rather than the actual narrative itself.

Twist in the tale

Describes an unexpected or surprising development in a story.

Example: The movie had a massive twist in the tale that left everyone shocked.

Note: It focuses on a specific surprising element within the story rather than the story as a whole.

Bedtime story

A story told to a child before they go to sleep.

Example: She read her daughter a bedtime story before tucking her into bed.

Note: It specifically refers to a story told before bedtime to help someone relax or fall asleep.

Old wives' tale

A traditional belief or superstition that is often untrue or based on superstition.

Example: Don't believe that old wives' tale about eating carrots improving your eyesight.

Note: While a 'tale' is a story, an 'old wives' tale' refers to a specific type of folklore or superstition.

Story of my life

Used humorously to express that a situation or experience is typical or expected for someone.

Example: I missed the bus again today, story of my life!

Note: It is an idiomatic expression and not directly related to narrating a story.

Sob story

A sad or pitiful story, often exaggerated or used to gain sympathy.

Example: He tried to guilt-trip me with his sob story about losing his job.

Note: It refers to a particular type of emotionally manipulative story rather than a neutral narrative.

Plot twist

A sudden and unexpected change or development in a story that alters the overall direction or outcome.

Example: The movie had a huge plot twist that completely shocked the audience.

Note: While 'plot twist' still relates to the structure of a story, it is more specific and emphasizes a surprising revelation or turn of events.

Make up

To invent or fabricate a story, often with the intention of deceiving others.

Example: She told me a make-up story about why she was late, but I knew the truth.

Note: This term refers to creating a story that is not true, contrasting with 'story' which can be a true account.

The whole nine yards

To give all the details or the full story about something.

Example: He told me the whole nine yards about his trip to Europe, from start to finish.

Note: While 'the whole nine yards' can pertain to a story, it focuses more on providing complete information rather than just a narrative.

Drama

Exaggerated or sensational aspects of a story or situation that may involve conflicts, emotions, or excitement.

Example: I can't believe all the drama that unfolded in that story; it's like a soap opera!

Note: This term often implies that the story is filled with exaggerated emotions or actions, distinguishing it from a straightforward narrative.

Scandal

A story or event that involves shocking or immoral behavior, often with consequences or public attention.

Example: The scandal in the story rocked the community and made front-page news.

Note: Unlike a regular story, a 'scandal' involves controversy or immorality, sparking public interest or outrage.

Urban legend

A modern folklore story that is commonly believed but lacks evidence to prove its authenticity.

Example: That spooky story is just an urban legend, passed down from generation to generation.

Note: This term specifically refers to a type of story—often of mysterious or supernatural nature—that is widely circulated as true but unverified.

411

Information or details about a particular situation or story.

Example: Give me the 411 on what happened last night; I heard there's a story behind it.

Note: Rather than focusing solely on storytelling, '411' emphasizes the exchange of information or gossip related to a story.

The story he told was so captivating.

A história que ele contou era tão cativante.

She loves to read stories before going to bed.

Ela adora ler histórias antes de ir para a cama.

He always has an interesting story to tell.

Ele sempre tem uma história interessante para contar.

Story - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: story

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): stories

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): story

Syllables, Separation and Stress

story Contains 2 syllables: sto • ry

Phonetic transcription: ˈstȯr-ē

sto ry , ˈstȯr ē (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

story: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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