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    Tio (en. Uncle)

    /ˈtio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Brother or sister of one of the parents.
    My uncle is very funny.
    Mi tío es muy divertido.
    Man in general, especially among friends or in a colloquial context.
    That guy is awesome.
    Ese tío es un crack.
    Colloquial term to refer to a stranger or a friend.
    What's up, dude? How are you?
    ¿Qué tal, tío? ¿Cómo estás?

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tīus', which means 'uncle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    uncle of the rod
    The one who talks a lot without substance.
    tío de la vara
    handsome guy
    Attractive man or physically pleasant.
    tío bueno
    steady guy
    Friend or person whom you turn to regularly.
    tío fijo

    Related Words

    aunt
    Sister or brother of one of the parents.
    tía
    cousin
    Child of the uncles.
    primo
    nephew
    Child of the brother or sister.
    sobrino

    Slang Meanings

    Dude as a synonym for friend.
    That guy is always there for me.
    Ese tío siempre está ahí para mí.
    Dude in a carefree context.
    What's up, dude? All good.
    ¿Qué pasa, tío? Todo bien.