How to say “guy (Spain, informal)” in Spanish
“Guy (Spain, informal)” in Spanish is tío (TEE-oh), or tía. It's masculine: el tío.
- Spanish
- el tío
- Say it
- el TEE-oh
- Gender
- Masculine: el tío
- Also said
- la tía
- Note
- Tío/tía also means uncle/aunt; context decides.
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Questions about tío
How do you say “guy (Spain, informal)” in Spanish?
“Guy (Spain, informal)” in Spanish is el tío. You can also say la tía. Tío/tía also means uncle/aunt; context decides.
How do you pronounce tío?
Say it TEE-oh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TEE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is tío masculine or feminine in Spanish?
tío is masculine, so it takes el: el tío.
What does tío mean in English?
In English, el tío means “guy (Spain, informal)”.
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