Usage Examples
[Present Indicative] Cuento el dinero antes de guardarlo. → I count the money before putting it away.
[Present Perfect] Me ha contado una historia increíble. → He has told me an incredible story.
[Imperfect Indicative] Mi abuelo nos contaba cuentos todas las noches. → My grandfather used to tell us stories every night.
[Pluperfect Indicative] Ya le había contado el secreto a su mejor amigo. → He had already told the secret to his best friend.
[Preterite] Conté hasta diez para calmarme. → I counted to ten to calm myself down.
[Preterite Anterior] Apenas hubo contado el chiste, todos se rieron. → As soon as he had told the joke, everyone laughed.
[Future] Contaré los votos mañana por la mañana. → I will count the votes tomorrow morning.
[Future Perfect] Para el final del día, habré contado mil cajas. → By the end of the day, I will have counted a thousand boxes.
[Conditional] Te contaría la verdad si confiara en ti. → I would tell you the truth if I trusted you.
[Conditional Perfect] Habría contado contigo si supiera que estabas libre. → I would have counted on you if I had known you were free.