tell
verbExpress information in words, spoken or written.
- dizer
Portuguese pattern: dizer algo; dizer que; dizer algo a alguém.
She said she is arriving at nine.
Ela disse que chega às nove.
The notice says admission is free.
O aviso diz que a entrada é gratuita.
tell
verbRelate information or a story.
- contar
Portuguese pattern: contar.
She told the children a story.
Ela contou uma história para as crianças.
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