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uncle in Spanish

uncle in Spanish is tío — uncle means the brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.

uncle in Spanish

tío
noun

What does "uncle" mean?

  1. noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
    "My uncle took me fishing every summer."
  2. noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
    "The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family."
  3. intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.
    ""Uncle! Uncle!" he yelled, and his brother let go."
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uncle in a sentence

  • My uncle took me fishing every summer.
  • The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family.
  • "Uncle! Uncle!" he yelled, and his brother let go.

Similar words in Spanish

eme

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What is "uncle" in Spanish?

"uncle" in Spanish is tío. uncle means: The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.

How do you use "uncle" in a sentence?

Example: "My uncle took me fishing every summer." In Spanish, "uncle" is tío.

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