tío
A1#262Hear it
noun
- unclethe brother, brother-in-law, or male cousin or cousin-in-law of either parent
- unknown or any male person, dude, guy
- friend, mate, pal, man, bro
- mistertitle conferred on an adult male
Forms
noun
| singular | tío |
|---|---|
| plural | tíos |
| feminine | tía |
| feminine plural | tías |
Used in the library
- Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta de tu tío.We had a lot of fun at your uncle's party.A1Otra vez, por favor (1) — Once more, please (1) (A1)
- Mi tío va a regresar a su antigua posición de juez.My uncle is going to return to his old position as a judge.A1Otra vez, por favor (2) — Once more, please (2) (A1)
- En casa de mis tíos la cocina es la habitación más grande.At my aunt and uncle's house the kitchen is the biggest room.A1Otra vez, por favor (11) — Once more, please (11) (A1)
- Mi tío tiene una guitarra y empieza a cantar "Las mañanitas".My uncle has a guitar and starts to sing "Las mañanitas".A1Las mañanitas
Other ways to say it
- boludo(of a person) stupid; wealthy
- brobro (a male comrade or friend); bro (used to address a male)
- bueyox, bullock, steer; guy, dumb, dude (depends on context and intonation, also denotes surprise, colloquially pronounced güey)
- carnalcarnal (relating to the physical, especially sexual, appetites); consanguineous, by blood (related through birth)
- causacause; lawsuit
- chabóndude, guy
- chavalkid, boy; young man, lad, youngster
- chavoboy, kid; guy (usually in his 20's)