Tita (en. Auntie)
/ˈtita/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A loving way to refer to an aunt.
My tita always brings me gifts when she visits.
Mi tita siempre me trae regalos cuando me visita.
In some regions, it can refer affectionately to an older woman.
Juan's tita told us stories from her youth.
La tita de Juan nos contó historias de su juventud.
Etymology
Diminutive of 'aunt', of Spanish origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nurse aunt
It refers to a woman who breastfeeds a baby.
tita de leche
loving aunt
A term used to refer to a woman who is a partner of a man through an informal relationship.
tita amante
Related Words
uncle
Brother of the father or mother.
tío
nephew
Son of the brother or sister.
sobrino
niece
Daughter of the brother or sister.
sobrina
family
Group of people united by kinship ties.
familia
Slang Meanings
Tita can be used as a loving way to refer to an older woman.
That tita really knows how to make good meals.
Esa tita sí sabe hacer buenas comidas.
In some circles, it is used to refer to an attractive woman.
That girl is a tita, always drawing attention.
Esa chica es una tita, siempre llamando la atención.