Tías (en. Aunts)

/ˈtjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Women who are sisters of the parents.

Example Sentence: My aunts always come to family gatherings.

Mis tías siempre vienen a las reuniones familiares.

Definition: Colloquially used to refer to women in general.

Example Sentence: The aunts at the party were very cheerful.

Las tías de la fiesta estaban muy alegres.

Definition: Women who have a close relationship with someone.

Example Sentence: She is like an aunt to me.

Ella es como una tía para mí.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'titia', which means aunt.

Phrase: hot aunt

Meaning: Attractive woman.

tía buena

Phrase: street aunt

Meaning: Woman spoken of with disdain or contempt.

tía de la calle

Phrase: don't be a drag

Meaning: Don't be boring or serious.

no seas tía

Related Word: uncle

Description: Brother of the father or mother.

tío

Related Word: cousin

Description: Son of the uncle or aunt.

primo

Related Word: nephew

Description: Son of the brother or sister.

sobrino

Slang Meaning: Close friend.

Example: That aunt is my best friend.

Esa tía es mi mejor amiga.

Slang Meaning: Woman in a fun context.

Example: That aunt is really funny!

¡Esa tía es muy chistosa!