tío
uncle
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈti.o/
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Cultural Note
In Spain, 'tío/tía' is extremely common slang meaning 'dude' or 'mate' among friends. In Latin America, aunts and uncles are deeply involved in children's upbringing and are often considered second parents. Children may call close family friends 'tío' out of respect.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi tío vive en Argentina desde hace veinte años.
My uncle has lived in Argentina for twenty years.
El tío Carlos siempre trae regalos cuando nos visita.
Uncle Carlos always brings gifts when he visits us.