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tita

Tita (noun) means Filipino English term for one's aunt, or an affectionate word for an older female relative. Example: “Tita Rosa always brings dessert to family gatherings.”

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Filipino English term for one's aunt, or an affectionate word for an older female relative.
"Tita Rosa always brings dessert to family gatherings."

How to use tita

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn aunt, or an older woman treated like a family aunt figure, in Filipino English.

Word forms

titas plural

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Etymology

From Tagalog tita, itself borrowed from Spanish tita.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tita” mean?

The word “tita” means filipino English term for one's aunt, or an affectionate word for an older female relative. In plain terms, an aunt, or an older woman treated like a family aunt figure, in Filipino English.

How do you use “tita” in a sentence?

Here is “tita” used in a sentence: “Tita Rosa always brings dessert to family gatherings.”

What part of speech is “tita”?

“Tita” is a noun.

Where does the word “tita” come from?

The word “tita” comes from Spanish. From Tagalog tita, itself borrowed from Spanish tita.

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