Tineo (en. Tineo)

/tiˈneo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of keeping or storing things.
The tineo of important documents is essential to avoid losses.
El tineo de documentos importantes es esencial para evitar pérdidas.
A place where products or objects are stored.
The tineo is full of old things that we don't use.
El tineo está lleno de cosas viejas que no utilizamos.
The action of having an orderly space for storage.
The tineo in the cellar was organized to facilitate access.
El tineo de la bodega se organizó para facilitar el acceso.

Etymology

The term 'tineo' comes from the Latin 'teneo', which means 'to keep' or 'to maintain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tine something
To keep or store something in an organized manner.
tinear algo
to have a tineo
To enjoy an orderly and clean space free of stored objects.
tener un tineo
not to have a tineo
To be disorganized or not have a suitable place to keep things.
no tener tineo

Related Words

warehouse
A place designated for the storage of goods or objects.
almacen
cellar
A space where products are kept, commonly wines or food.
bodega
depot
A place designed to receive and store items.
depósito

Slang Meanings

To keep something in a safe place.
I'm going to tine my savings in a bank account.
Voy a tinear mis ahorros en una cuenta de banco.
To get rid of unnecessary things.
I'm tine-ing all those boxes I no longer use.
Me estoy tineando todas esas cajas que ya no uso.