story
BrE /ˈstɔːrɪ/ AmE /ˈstɔːri/
noun en → es
a description of events, especially ones that are not true but imagined by the writer
cuento, historia (de ficción)
- a story about somebody/something
Collocations told a story · story of someone's life
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She told us an interesting story.
Nos contó una historia interesante.
a description of something that really happened, often in a newspaper or on television
noticia, reportaje
- story about somebody/something
Collocations breaking news story · true story
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The newspaper had a big story about the earthquake.
El periódico tenía una gran noticia sobre el terremoto.
a lie or an untrue statement, especially one that is intended to deceive someone
mentira, engaño
- tell a story
Collocations told a story · big story
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He told me a story about his past.
Me contó una mentira sobre su pasado.
a building, especially one that is tall and has many floors
edificio, rascacielos
- high-rise story
Collocations tall building · skyscraper
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The new office block is a 30-story building.
El nuevo edificio de oficinas es un rascacielos de 30 pisos.
a section or part of a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.
sección, capítulo
- story in something
Collocations newspaper story · book chapter
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There was a good story about the election in today's newspaper.
Había una buena sección sobre las elecciones en el periódico de hoy.
a level or floor of a building, especially one in an apartment block
piso, nivel
- story of something
Collocations apartment level · house floor
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They live on the third story.
Viven en el tercer piso.
a valuable object or collection of objects, especially one that is old and rare
tesoro, reliquia
- story of somebody/something
Collocations ancient treasure · priceless artifact
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The museum has a story from the ancient civilization.
El museo tiene un tesoro de la antigua civilización.
a plan or method for achieving something, especially in a situation where you are competing against other people
estrategia, táctica
- story of somebody/something
Collocations business strategy · marketing plan
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The company's story was to focus on customer service.
La estrategia de la empresa era centrarse en el servicio al cliente.