English–Spanish
“aunt” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtia/
Example
Le compré un regalo a mi tía ayer.
I bought my aunt a gift yesterday.
How to say “aunt” in Spanish
“Aunt” in Spanish is tía.
A parent's sister or a woman who plays that familial role.
Example sentences with tía
Esta noche ceno con la tía para celebrar su cumpleaños.
Tonight I am having dinner with the aunt to celebrate her birthday.
Tips for using tía
- In Spain tía also functions as informal speech for 'woman' or 'girl' (as in esa tía), so context and tone determine whether it names a relative or is colloquial.