tio
noun
uncle; (also used as a term of respect toward an older man).
tios
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pluralof tio.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She is clever and surprisingly funny even when talking about serious things — from structural racism in immigration policy to the tios, tias and ancestors who have shaped her studies and her life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2022
“We’re talking about the abuelitas, tios and tias,” Garcia said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2021
