What does "tío" mean in English?

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Spanish

tío

English

uncle

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Alternative translations of "tío"

guy
dude
bloke
mate

Examples of how to use "tío" in Spanish

Spanish
Mi tío viene a visitarnos mañana.
English
My uncle is coming to visit us tomorrow.
Spanish
Mi tío vive en Sevilla.
English
My uncle lives in Seville.
Spanish
¿Dónde trabaja tu tío?
English
Where does your uncle work?
Spanish
Visité a mi tío el domingo.
English
I visited my uncle on Sunday.
Spanish
Mi tío cocina paella muy bien.
English
My uncle cooks paella very well.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "tío" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Mi tío viene a visitarnos mañana.

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