Spanish Phrase
Cuéntame más.
Meaning
Literally ‘Tell me more.’ It’s a friendly request for additional information, details, or elaboration on something that has just been said.
When to use
Use it after someone shares a story, an opinion, or an explanation and you want them to expand. It works in informal conversations with friends, peers, or anyone you address with ‘tú’. For a formal setting, switch to ‘Cuénteme más, por favor.’
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cuéntamemás
Imperative + pronoun
In affirmative commands, attach object pronouns to the end of the verb. The verb ‘contar’ becomes ‘cuént-’ (imperative) + ‘-me’ (me), and an accent is added to keep the original stress.
Más (more)
‘Más’ is an adverb meaning ‘more’. It follows the verb phrase and does not change form.
🗨In Conversation
Ayer visité el mercado de San Miguel y probé unas tapas increíbles.
Yesterday I visited the San Miguel market and tried some amazing tapas.
¡Qué rico! Cuéntame más.
How tasty! Tell me more.
✕Common Mistakes
Cuéntame mas.
Missing the accent changes the meaning to ‘but’ (mas) instead of ‘more’ (más).
Cuenta me más.
‘Cuenta’ is present‑tense third‑person, not the imperative. The correct form is ‘cuéntame’.
↔Alternatives
Dime más.
Tell me more.
Háblame más.
Talk to me more.
Cuéntame más detalles.
Tell me more details.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, asking for more information with ‘Cuéntame más’ signals genuine interest and keeps the conversation flowing. It’s informal, so reserve it for people you know well or when the context is relaxed. In a business or formal setting, use the polite form ‘Cuénteme más, por favor.’