Tío (en. Uncle)

/ˈti.o/

Slang Meanings

A colloquial way to refer to a friend or acquaintance.
What’s up, dude? How's everything?
¿Qué tal, tío? ¿Cómo va todo?
It can be used to refer to someone who impresses or stands out.
That guy is the best at his job.
Ese tío es el mejor en su trabajo.
It can denote surprise or curiosity.
Dude, did you see what happened?
Tío, ¿viste eso que pasó?