🇬🇧🇪🇸 uncle - tío : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "uncle" ("tío"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
An uncle is the brother of one of your parents. He can be older or younger than your parent and may sometimes act like a second dad, a best friend, or the family’s funniest person.
When my uncle babysits, dinner is always pizza, popcorn, and questionable life advice.
It’s a family rule that my uncle is not allowed near fireworks anymore.
My uncle always says, “Trust me, I’m an expert!”—but he’s an expert at breaking things.
I asked my uncle for a pet, and he got me a pet rock named Steve.
My uncle tried to cook dinner once… we still talk about the fire alarm incident of 2019.
At the park, my uncle comes with dad. My uncle takes my small hand. My mom waves and says, "This is your uncle." The uncle throws a blue ball. I laugh. My uncle hugs me. I say, "I love my uncle." He is kind and funny. We all smile and go home.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A1 Beginner
This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.
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