No. 4,878 in Catalan
tieta
"Auntie" or "aunt" (affectionate term).
In a sentence
La tieta Maria té un jardí molt bonic.
Aunt Maria has a very beautiful garden.
The word 'tieta' is used as a common noun referring to the speaker's aunt, providing familial context.
Ahir vaig visitar la tieta per portar-li un regal.
Yesterday, I visited my aunt to bring her a present.
Here, 'tieta' again refers to the speaker's aunt, emphasizing the familial bond and a specific interaction.
Cada estiu anem a casa de la tieta i ens divertim molt.
Every summer, we go to our aunt's house and have a lot of fun.
In this sentence, 'tieta' is used in a habitual action, relating to family gatherings and enjoyment associated with the aunt.
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