Example: Mi abuelo tiene más cuento que Calleja en sus historias.
Definition
"Tener más cuento que Calleja" is a Spanish expression used to describe someone who tells many stories, often exaggerated or fanciful, much like a person known for storytelling. It implies the person is very talkative with imaginative or elaborate tales.
Translations
to be full of stories
sterke verhalen vertellen
tenir molta història
raconter des histoires
viele Geschichten erzählen
Etymology
The phrase "tener más cuento que Calleja" refers to Saturnino Calleja, a famous Spanish publisher known for his extensive collection of children's stories. The expression humorously suggests that someone has as many stories as Calleja did in his publications, emphasizing a great abundance of tales or exaggerations.
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"Tener más cuento que Calleja" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be full of stories