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How to say "uncle" in Spanish

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tío
(n.) (masc.) (sing.) uncle
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Este es mi tío .
This is my uncle.
Mi tío se llama Vicente .
My uncle's name is Vicente.
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Christmas at a Real-life Home
Justamente porque Idermo es mi tío ,
Precisely because Idermo is my uncle,
Basic Goodbyes in Spanish
Adiós , Tío Spanish .
Goodbye, Uncle Spanish.
Hipólito Irigoyen, Ex-President of Argentina
En mil ochocientos setenta y dos , el tío de Yrigoyen , Leandro N . Alem , es elegido diputado provincial
In 1872, Yrigoyen's uncle, Leandro N. Alem, is elected provincial legislator
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tío
(n.) (colloquial) (masc.) (sing.) man; dude; guy (lit. uncle) (Spain)
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Espera un momento , tío .
Wait a moment, dude.
Tío , tu respuesta ha sido genial .
Man, your answer has been great.
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Video Examples

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The Passion Behind the Movie: Three Meters Above Heaven
Estas chicas son increíbles , tío .
These girls are incredible, man.
Into the Storm - Official Trailer
Tío , los pelos del brazo .
Dude, the hairs on my arm.
Women's Magazines Are Written by Men
Muy de tío .
Very guy-like.
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tíos...abuelos
(n.) (masc.) (pl.) great aunt and uncle
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Ellos fueron tus tíos abuelos .
They were your great aunt and uncle.
Mis tíos abuelos están vivos .
My great aunt and uncle are alive.
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The Life of Rubén Darío, Nicaragua's Celebrated Poet
El pequeño soy yo y ellos son mis tíos abuelos Félix y Bernarda ,
I'm the little one and they are my great aunt and uncle Félix and Bernarda,
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tío...abuelo
(n.) (masc.) (sing.) great uncle
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Mi tío abuelo está enfermo .
My great uncle is sick.
Esa era tu tío abuelo .
That was your great uncle.
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The Week Of - Netflix Trailer
El tío abuelo de papá .
Dad's great uncle.
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