Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tia
Noun
/tiˈɑː/
Definition
A Portuguese word meaning ‘aunt’.
Examples
- Minha tia é muito divertida. (My aunt is very funny.)
- Eu vou visitar a tia Maria neste fim de semana. (I’m going to visit Aunt Maria this weekend.)
Meaning
Refers to the sister of one’s parent or the wife of one’s uncle.
Synonyms
- tia-avó (great-aunt)
- tia de criação (foster aunt)