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aunties

/ˈæntiz/ /ˈɑːntiz/

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noun

Tías

The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.

Examples :

"At the family reunion, all my aunties were busy helping in the kitchen. "

En la reunión familiar, todas mis tías estaban ocupadas ayudando en la cocina.

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noun

Tías

The female cousin of one’s parent.

Examples :

"At the family picnic, the children ran around, playing with their cousins and getting hugs from their aunties. "

En el picnic familiar, los niños corrían, jugando con sus primos y recibiendo abrazos de sus tías.

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noun

Tías

A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

Examples :

"At the school picnic, my parents introduced me to all their friends, and now I call them "aunties" and "uncles" too. "

En el picnic escolar, mis padres me presentaron a todos sus amigos, y ahora también los llamo "tías" y "tíos".

family person culture

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noun

Tías, mujeres mayores

Any elderly woman.

Examples :

"The kids helped the aunties carry their groceries to the bus stop. "

Los niños ayudaron a las tías a llevar sus compras a la parada del autobús.

age person culture

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noun

Alcahueta, proxeneta

A procuress or bawd.

Examples :

""In that part of the city, the women known as 'aunties' controlled the illicit trade." "

En esa parte de la ciudad, las mujeres conocidas como 'alcahuetas' controlaban el comercio ilícito.

sex person human

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noun

Tías

Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman.

Examples :

"At the community picnic, the children ran to greet the aunties who were serving food. "

En el picnic comunitario, los niños corrieron a saludar a las tías que estaban sirviendo la comida.

family culture person

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verb

Comportarse como tías

To be or behave like the aunt of.

Examples :

"My neighbor aunties the children after school, making sure they have snacks and start their homework until their parents get home. "

Mi vecina se comporta como tías con los niños después de la escuela, asegurándose de que tengan bocadillos y comiencen sus tareas hasta que sus padres lleguen a casa.