tío
/ˈtio/, [ˈt̪i.o]uncle
Noun tío m (plural tíos, feminine tía, feminine plural tías)
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uncle (the brother of either parent)
- Mi tío es el hermano de mi madre o de mi padre.
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My uncle is my mother’s or father’s brother.
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(colloquial, Spain) unknown or any male person, dude, guy
- Y ese tío me gritó.
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And that guy yelled at me.
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(colloquial, Spain) friend, mate, pal, man, bro
- Tío, ¿me puedes ayudar por un momento?
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Can you help me for a moment, mate?
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mister (title conferred on an adult male)
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¿Has oído de mi tío?
Have you heard from my uncle?
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Su tío posee no menos que diez casas.
His uncle owns no fewer than ten houses.
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Mi tío tiene tres hijos.
My uncle has three children.
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Voy a ser tío.
I'm going to be an uncle.
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Mi tío me dio su coche.
My uncle gave me his car.
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Mi tío estaba involucrado en el accidente vial.
My uncle was involved in the traffic accident.
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Me estoy quedando donde mi tío en Tokio.
I am staying with my uncle in Tokyo.
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Mi tío tiene una familia grande.
My uncle has a large family.
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Mi tío me dio un regalo.
My uncle gave me a present.
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¿Dónde vive tu tío?
Where does your uncle live?
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