contar con
set phrase
1. have, be equipped with + con
having something available
Common combinations
- contar con experiencia — have experience
- contar con recursos — have resources
- El hotel cuenta con piscina.The hotel has a swimming pool.
- La casa cuenta con dos baños.The house has two bathrooms.
- No contamos con mucho tiempo.We don't have much time.
2. count on, rely on + con
trusting someone or expecting their help
Common combinations
- contar con alguien — count on someone
- Puedes contar conmigo.You can count on me.
- Contamos con Ana para el viaje.We are counting on Ana for the trip.
- Cuenta con nosotros si necesitas ayuda.Count on us if you need help.
3. allow for, take into account + con
considering something that may happen
Common combinations
- contar con un retraso — allow for a delay
- contar con gastos extra — allow for extra expenses
- Cuenta con una hora de viaje.Allow an hour for the journey.
- No contábamos con tanta lluvia.We hadn't expected so much rain.
- Hay que contar con algunos gastos extra.You have to allow for some extra expenses.