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Tío/Tía
/TYO/a/
Uncle/Aunt (but also used for close family friends)
When to use it
In Spain, 'tío' and 'tía' are often used for uncles/aunts, but also for older family friends or even peers in some regions as a familiar term.
In conversation
Vamos a casa de mi tía esta Navidad, sus tamales son los mejores.
“We're going to my aunt's this Christmas, her tamales are the best.”