When I first got to Granada I noticed a
startling phenomenon. People were saying “tío” and “tía” in almost every
sentence, which I learned in school to mean “uncle” and “aunt.” I thought to
myself, what is wrong with this country? Why is everyone interrelated? I know
they say Latin families tend to be large, but this is verging on ridiculous….
Turns out “tío” means dude, mate, or guy.
So if you travel to Spain, keep in mind that one ten-year-old boy calling
another “tío” does not necessarily imply that his father’s sister likes them
young.
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