tio

noun
  1. In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'tio' is an informal term for 'uncle', used to refer to the brother of one's parent. noun
    My tio brought me a gift from Spain.
    Every summer, we visit my tio who lives by the beach.
  2. In some informal contexts, particularly in Spain, 'tio' can also be used to refer to a man in a casual or familiar way, similar to 'guy' or 'dude' in English. noun
    That tio over there is really good at playing guitar.
    I met a nice tio at the party last night.