Spanish · People & Family
"Aunt" in Spanish: tía
la tía
Aunt in Spanish is la tía (TEE-ah). It is feminine: mi tía, una tía. The plural is las tías.
Birthday party
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How to pronounce tía
Say it
TEE-ah
/ˈti.a/
TEE-ah for tía. Stress TEE. Written accent on í.
"Aunt" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la tía | the aunt Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| mi tía | my aunt Talking about your aunt. | Talking about your aunt. |
| una tía | an aunt Introducing the relationship. | Introducing the relationship. |
| las tías | the aunts Plural form. | Plural form. |
How to use tía in real life
- 1Birthday party
Mi tía prepara el pastel.
My aunt is making the cake.
Mi tía for your aunt.
- 2At home
La tía Rosa llega temprano.
Aunt Rosa arrives early.
La tía plus a name.
- 3Gift shopping
Compro flores para mi tía.
I’m buying flowers for my aunt.
Mi tía as the recipient.
Mistakes English speakers make with tía
Incorrect: El tía cocina bien.
Correct: La tía cocina bien.
Tía is feminine. Use la or mi, not el.
Incorrect: Mi tia sin acento.
Correct: Mi tía.
Keep the written accent: tía, not tia.
Good to know
Tía covers a parent’s sister and often an aunt by marriage. In Spain, tía can also mean “girl” or “dude” in slang; Latin American pages keep the family meaning first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a gift
ChatPal
¿Qué le gusta a tu tía?
What does your aunt like?
You
A mi tía le gusta el café.
My aunt likes coffee.
ChatPal
Entonces un café especial.
Then a special coffee.
You
Sí, buena idea.
Yes, good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Aunt" in Spanish
Is tía feminine?
Yes: la tía, mi tía, las tías.
Do I need the accent?
Yes. Write tía with an accent on í.
What is the masculine form?
El tío for uncle.
How do you pronounce tía?
TEE-ah. Stress TEE.
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