After explaining some differences between the verbs "hablar", "decir", and "contar," Silvia gives us plenty of examples of typical Spanish expressions that contain them.

This time, Silvia explains the vastly different meanings the verb "contar" can have as well as several different nouns and expressions related to it.

Let's keep learning additional meanings of the verb "contar" with Silvia along with several examples and expressions, some of which you may already know.

Ángeles Morales de las Heras, a.k.a. Shaila Dúrcal, the child of pop stars Rocio Dúrcal and Antonio Morales Barreto, grew up in Madrid but spent much of her life on the road touring the world with her mom. No stranger to the limelight, she debuted on Spanish television at 12, singing for Nikka Costa, who was then 19. Adult success was not immediate, but came quickly with the release of the highly sentimental, Recordando, her second album.

Hotel Kivir in Seville, Spain, has a wide range of alluring features for both local and foreign tourists. In Part 1 of this series about this popular destination, manager Andrea summarizes what you can expect there and invites you to experience it in person.

María del Mar is the head of reception at the Hotel Kivir in downtown Seville, on the banks the of the Guadalquivir river. Today, she'll tell us about her department's daily work as well as the importance of internal communication and good customer service.

Meet Fran Rodríguez, a chef at Restaurante Fluvial at the famous Hotel Kivir in Seville, Spain, who will share with us a delicious recipe for tuna tartare.

The lifeguard position is a highly sought-after summer job in the Costa del Sol. Sergio, a lifeguard there, shares with us some details about his daily tasks and the process necessary to become a certified lifeguard.

What's the job of a lifeguard on the Costa del Sol like in the times of the pandemic? Let's listen to Sergio talk about the tasks he performs to ensure that people can enjoy the swimming pool in Malaga in a safe way.

As a basketball player and fan since childhood, Sergio gives us some interesting insight into the sport's tremendous popularity in Spain, a country that has produced renowned teams and several world class players.

Often referred to as "the beautiful game," Sergio shares with us some interesting facts about soccer in his home country of Spain and beyond.

Founded by Elisabeth Svendsen, the Donkey Sanctuary is a refuge for abused or neglected donkeys and mules. Although often misconstrued by society, we learn, among other things, the true nature of these friendly and intelligent animals.

A caretaker at the Donkey Sanctuary explains the special care that these geriatric donkeys require, how they can be used as therapy animals for a wide range of people and, the strong bond that they have not only with humans, but with each other.

Rosa teaches Amaya, a new volunteer at the Donkey Shelter, how to manage the charity shop where tourists buy souvenirs during their visits.

Rosa explains to Amaya several tips related to the diet, medicine and special treatments required by some of the donkeys at the shelter.