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How do you say "aunt" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la tía
In Spanish (Latin America), "aunt" is la tía.
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Pronunciation
Try LA TEE-ah for "la tía", putting the emphasis on the second-to-last syllable and remembering that s, c, and z all share the same soft s sound here.
Grammar notes
la tía is feminine. Its plural is tías.
Example sentence
Mi tía vive en otra ciudad.
My aunt lives in another city.
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How to remember la tía
Trace the letters of "tía" in the air while saying it slowly; the small motion gives your memory something extra to hold onto besides sound.
Related words
- grandfather el abuelo
- grandmother la abuela
- uncle el tío
- nephew el sobrino
- niece la sobrina
- cousin el primo
- stepfather el padrastro
- stepmother la madrastra
- godfather el padrino
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Questions about la tía
How do you pronounce la tía?
Try LA TEE-ah for "la tía", putting the emphasis on the second-to-last syllable and remembering that s, c, and z all share the same soft s sound here.
Is la tía masculine or feminine?
la tía is feminine. la tía is feminine. Its plural is tías.
How is la tía used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la tía is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Mi tía vive en otra ciudad. (My aunt lives in another city.).
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