Translation and Meaning

  • Word: tía
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: aunt
  • IPA: /tˈia/
  • CEFR Level: A0
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Image:Photo of tía (Spanish)

Pronunciation audio

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Example Sentences

  • Mi tía vive cerca de nosotros. English: My aunt lives near us.
  • Mi tía es profesora. English: My aunt is a teacher.
  • La tía Ana cocina muy bien. English: Aunt Ana cooks very well.

When and How to Use "tía"

Use "tía" when you want to talk about "aunt" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "tía" mean in Spanish?

"tía" is the Spanish word for "aunt".

What CEFR level is "tía"?

"tía" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "tía"?

"tía" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "tía" in a sentence?

Mi tía vive cerca de nosotros.

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