No. 3,895 in Spanish
tía
"Aunt" (female sibling of one's parent or familiar term for a woman).
In a sentence
Mi tía Carmen vive en Madrid.
My aunt Carmen lives in Madrid.
Here, 'tía' refers to the familial relation of 'aunt.'
¡Qué buena onda tiene tu tía!
Your aunt is so cool!
In this context, 'tía' emphasizes casual or informal language, highlighting a positive impression of someone's aunt.
Esa tía que conocí ayer es muy simpática.
That lady I met yesterday is very nice.
In informal usage, 'tía' can also mean 'lady,' referring to a woman in an informal manner.
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