tío

/ˈtio/ · A1 · noun · m

uncle

tío — uncle

From Greek theios (uncle); same root as Italian zio. TEE-oh, the family guy.

Late Latin thius came from Greek theios, giving Spanish tío and Italian zio. In Spain the word widened from uncle to any guy, much like English speakers say bro or man to a friend who is no relative at all.

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