Spanish word

tino

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtino/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjudgment

Example

Ten tino al dar tu opinión.

Use judgment when giving your opinion.

Illustration for tino (judgment)

More examples

Ella obró con tino en la reunión.

She acted with prudence at the meeting.

Core concept

Tactful judgment.

Common phrases

  • tener buen tino

    possess sound judgment

  • obrar con tino

    act with prudence

Similar words

juicio: General capacity to form judgments about correctness, truth, or value based on evidence.
prudencia: Prudent caution in action intended to prevent harm or unwanted consequences.
sensatez: Level-headed, reasonable thought and behavior that avoids rash or extreme choices.
tacto: Social sensitivity in speech and conduct aimed at avoiding offense and preserving harmony.

Definition in Spanish

Discreción y sentido de la medida al tomar decisiones o dar opiniones.

Word origin

A nominalization of the verbal phrase 'tener tino', recorded in Middle Spanish, which turned the idea of having the right measure into an abstract noun for prudence and tact.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers often use 'tino' in praise ('tener buen tino'); to tell someone to be careful, use 'tener cuidado' instead because 'tino' sounds more approving and somewhat formal.

Other meanings

  • prudencenoun

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