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.