Meaning
La expresión «Let me tell you about» se traduce al español como «Déjame contarte sobre» y se utiliza para introducir un tema o historia que el hablante desea compartir con alguien más. Esta frase es comúnmente usada en conversaciones informales y se emplea para captar la atención del oyente antes de ofrecer información o relatar una experiencia.
Por ejemplo, si alguien quiere compartir una anécdota sobre un viaje reciente, podría empezar diciendo: «Let me tell you about my trip to Mexico», lo que en español sería: «Déjame contarte sobre mi viaje a México». Esta estructura ayuda a preparar al oyente para una narración o explicación detallada.
Uso en la conversación:
En resumen, «Let me tell you about» es una forma efectiva de iniciar una conversación y compartir información de manera clara y directa.
Today's Sentences
- Let me tell you about my vacation.
- Let me tell you about the weekend.
- Let me tell you about my girlfriend.
- Let me tell you about my new hobby.
- Let me tell you about my best friend.
- Writer's Note
01
Let me tell you about my vacation.
Situation 1
Let me tell you about my vacation.
You went on vacation?
Where did you go?
¿A dónde fuiste?
I went to Africa and went on a Safari tour.
It must have been a dream trip!
I’d love to go one day.
Me encantaría ir algún día.
Situation 2
What did you do over summer break?
Let me tell you about my vacation!
Tell me everything.
I went backpacking around Europe and then when I got back my family and I went to the cabin for a week.
02
Let me tell you about the weekend.
Situation 1
How was the party?
I know you were looking forward to it.
Sé que la esperabas con ansias.
Let me tell you about the weekend.
Did something happen?
I met this guy and we’re going on a date tonight.
I’m so excited!
¡Estoy tan emocionada!
Situation 2
How was your break?
Let me tell you about the weekend.
Did something exciting happen?
Not at all. It was the most boring weekend ever.
I stayed in and caught up on sleep.
Me quedé en casa y recuperé el sueño.
03
Let me tell you about my girlfriend.
Situation 1
Let me tell you about my girlfriend.
Only good things to say I hope?
The opposite.
She’s been on my case about too many family gatherings.
Ella ha estado criticándome por demasiadas reuniones familiares.
That’s not fair.
If she loves you, she should try to love your family too.
Si ella te ama, también debería intentar amar a tu familia.
Situation 2
So what kind of person are you looking for?
I want someone who is compassionate, down to earth, and well-spoken.
And definitely someone who isn’t needy or greedy.
Y definitivamente alguien que no sea necesitado ni codicioso.
Let me tell you about my girlfriend.
She’s everything you haven’t mentioned but we get along just fine.
Es todo lo que no has mencionado, pero nos llevamos muy bien.
I guess it isn’t about having someone with the exact qualities that I’m looking for.
04
Let me tell you about my new hobby.
Situation 1
My life is so mundane.
Maybe you need something to look forward to.
Or something to take your mind off things.
O algo que te distraiga de las cosas.
Like what?
Let me tell you about my new hobby.
I just started running and it helps clear my mind.
Acabo de empezar a correr y me ayuda a despejar la mente.
Situation 2
Let me tell you about my new hobby.
Sure.
What is it?
¿Qué es?
It’s a DIY watchmaking kit.
I’ve never heard of that.
It sounds interesting!
¡Suena interesante!
05
Let me tell you about my best friend.
Situation 1
Why do you look so stressed.
I just got into an argument with a friend.
Let me tell you about my best friend.
We have arguments every month about something but we’ve been friends for 15 years!
Discutimos cada mes sobre algo, ¡pero hemos sido amigos durante 15 años!
It’s sounds like you and your friend are really close.
Situation 2
Let me tell you about my best friend.
She’s one of the sweetest people in my life.
She’s such a beautiful girl inside and out and super smart too.
Es una de las personas más dulces en mi vida.
Es una chica hermosa tanto por dentro como por fuera y además es muy inteligente.
She sounds great!
So should I set up a date for you two?
If she's open to meeting, I'd love to get to know her.
Writer's Note
"Let me tell you about" is a standard way to address readers or people in an audience or conversation.
If you choose to use "let me tell you" it might have a different nuance in English, it often emphasizes a statement.
For example:
- I was quite angry, let me tell you.
- They performed a great show, let me tell you!
- Let me tell you a thing or two about working here.
- Let me tell you, she's an asset to our organization.
- She's focused and driven to succeed, let me tell you.
You can see that sometimes the phrase is added at the beginning of the sentence. And at other times, it is added at the end. In either case, "let me tell you" emphasizes the overall statement.
