Translation of Spanish word "tío" to English
tío
/ˈtio/
Meaning
NounThe brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
How to use
Tío ('uncle') is masculine (feminine: tía). In Spain, tío is also used colloquially as 'guy / dude'.
🇬🇧 English
uncle
Example
Mi tío trabaja en un banco.
My uncle works in a bank.
El tío de Juan es alto.
Juan's uncle is tall.
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- tío abuelo— great-uncle
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What does the Spanish word "tío" mean?▼
The Spanish word "tío" means "uncle" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mi tío trabaja en un banco." (which translates as "My uncle works in a bank.").
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