tía
everyday
In the Dominican Republic an aunt is a tía, and children often say tita in an affectionate way.
Meaning: sister of a parent (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| tía | everyday |
| tía | term of address, affectionate |
| tita | affectionate |
People also call close older women tía as a sign of respect, even without a family link.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is feminine, so it takes la and mi: mi tía is "my aunt". An uncle is tío.
Did you know?
- Asking an elder for la bendición (blessing) is a traditional greeting in Dominican families.
Examples in context
- Mi tía vive en Santiago.My aunt lives in Santiago.
- Tita, ¿me das la bendición?Auntie, will you give me your blessing?
- Voy a casa de mi tía.I am going to my aunt's house.
Example conversation
Kelvin visits his aunt in Santo Domingo.
- KelvinBuenas, tía. ¿Cómo está?Hello, auntie. How are you?
- TíaBien, mijo. Pasa.Fine, son. Come in.
- KelvinLe traje unos plátanos.I brought you some plantains.
