Spanish Phrase
Cuéntame más sobre eso.
Meaning
This phrase is a friendly way to ask someone to elaborate on a topic they just mentioned. It uses the verb 'contar', which implies telling a story or providing a detailed account, rather than just stating a fact. It shows the speaker that you are genuinely interested and engaged in the conversation.
When to use
Use this phrase in social settings to keep a conversation flowing or to show empathy and interest. It is appropriate for both informal chats with friends and professional networking scenarios where you want to learn more about a project or idea.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cuéntamemássobreeso
Cuéntame (Imperative + Pronoun)
This is the 'tú' command form of 'contar' with the indirect object pronoun 'me' attached to the end. In Spanish, pronouns are always attached to the end of affirmative commands.
Eso (Neuter Pronoun)
'Eso' is a neuter demonstrative pronoun used to refer to abstract ideas, situations, or objects that haven't been assigned a specific gender in the conversation yet.
🗨In Conversation
He decidido mudarme a Madrid el próximo mes.
I have decided to move to Madrid next month.
¡Vaya! Cuéntame más sobre eso.
Wow! Tell me more about that.
✕Common Mistakes
Cuentame más sobre eso.
The word needs an accent on the first 'e' (Cuéntame) because adding the pronoun 'me' to the command 'cuenta' makes it an esdrújula word, which always requires a written accent.
Cuéntame más para eso.
Use 'sobre' or 'de' to mean 'about' in this context; 'para' means 'for' and does not fit the intended meaning of discussing a topic.
↔Alternatives
Dime más.
Tell me more (slightly more direct).
¿Podrías darme más detalles?
Could you give me more details? (more formal).
Sigue, te escucho.
Go on, I'm listening.
Cultural Tip
Spanish speakers often prefer 'cuéntame' over 'dime' when they want to sound warmer and more inviting. It suggests that you are ready to hear a narrative or a story, which is a key part of building 'confianza' (rapport) in Hispanic cultures.