Tino (en. Tino)

ˈtino

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The ability to hit the mark or decide correctly.
The team's discernment was crucial to win the match.
El tino de la selección fue fundamental para ganar el partido.
Good judgment or prudence.
He always acts with discernment when it comes to investments.
Siempre actúa con tino cuando se trata de inversiones.
Sensitivity to understand things.
He showed discernment when addressing the delicate topic in the meeting.
Demostró tino al abordar el tema delicado en la reunión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tinus', which relates to precision and accuracy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have discernment
to act with accuracy or good judgment.
tener tino
to hit the mark with accuracy
to do something precisely or appropriately.
acertar con tino
aimless
without sense or proper direction.
sin tino

Related Words

intelligence
The ability to understand and reason.
inteligencia
intuition
Immediate knowledge without reasoning.
intuición
wisdom
Deep knowledge and ability to discern.
sabiduría

Slang Meanings

To have good aim or skill in something.
In the game, they told him he had a lot of discernment.
En el juego, le dijeron que tenía mucho tino.
To quickly understand a situation.
That boy always has the discernment for what people need.
Ese chico siempre tiene tino para lo que necesita la gente.