folk tale
US /ˈfoʊk teɪl/
UK /ˈfoʊk teɪl/
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cuento popular, leyenda
a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.
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Many cultures have their own unique folk tales that teach moral lessons.
Muchas culturas tienen sus propios cuentos populares únicos que enseñan lecciones morales.
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The old woman used to tell us a different folk tale every night.
La anciana solía contarnos un cuento popular diferente cada noche.