fairy tale
US /ˈfer.i ˌteɪl/
UK /ˈfer.i ˌteɪl/
1.
cuento de hadas
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
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She read a fairy tale to her daughter before bedtime.
Le leyó un cuento de hadas a su hija antes de acostarse.
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Many classic fairy tales have been adapted into movies.
Muchos cuentos de hadas clásicos han sido adaptados al cine.
2.
cuento de hadas, historia increíble
an incredible or misleading story or explanation
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His promises turned out to be nothing but a fairy tale.
Sus promesas resultaron ser solo un cuento de hadas.
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Don't believe that fairy tale about getting rich quick.
No creas ese cuento de hadas de hacerse rico rápidamente.