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    Tio (en. Uncle)

    /ti-o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A male relative who is the child of a person's parents.
    My uncle is a teacher at the school.
    Ang aking tio ay isang guro sa paaralan.
    Refers to a male guardian or caretaker of a child.
    The child lives with his uncle in the city.
    Nakatira ang bata kasama ang kanyang tio sa lungsod.
    A formal term for an older male who is not a relative.
    He called his boss uncle as a sign of respect.
    Tinawag niya ang kanyang amo na tio bilang tanda ng paggalang.

    Etymology

    The word 'tio' is derived from the Spanish 'tío', meaning 'uncle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    My uncle
    The term used to refer to one's uncle.
    Tio ko

    Related Words

    aunt
    A female relative who is the child of a person's parents.
    tiya

    Slang Meanings

    Uncle or an older man who's close to you
    Tio is always there to give advice.
    Si Tio, lagi siyang nandiyan para magbigay ng payo.
    Like in a group, he's the cool older one
    Tio is like the boss of our gaming squad.
    Si Tio, parang boss sa gaming squad namin.
    A term for an older friend or acquaintance
    Let's go, Tio! Let's head to the party!
    Tayo na, Tio! Tara na sa party!