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"Chino" is a form of "chino", an adjective which is often translated as "Chinese". "Tino" is a form of "tino", a noun which is often translated as "sound judgment". Learn more about the difference between "chino" and "tino" below.
chino(
chee
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (language)
a. Chinese
Iñaki está tomando clases de chino mandarín porque quiere visitar China.Iñaki is taking Mandarin Chinese classes because he wants to visit China.
2. (culinary)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. Chinese person
La mayoría de los chinos viven en el este del país.The majority of Chinese people live in the east of the country.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. Chinese
Hay un nuevo restaurante chino en el centro comercial. ¿Quieres ir?There's a new Chinese restaurant at the mall. Do you want to go?
a. curly
A Diego le dicen "Chino" porque tiene el cabello chino.They call Diego "Curly" because he has curly hair.
6. (porcelain)
a. de china
Nos regalaron una vajilla de china como regalo de boda.They gave us a china dinnerware set as a wedding present.
el tino(
tee
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. sound judgment (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El político era famoso por su inteligencia y su tino.The politician was known for his intelligence and sound judgment.
b. sound judgement (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Gracias a tu tino, tomamos la decisión acertada.Thanks to your sound judgement, we made the right decision.
c. good sense
Marisa tuvo mucho tino al rechazar esa oferta de trabajo.Marisa showed good sense in refusing that job offer.
d. good judgment (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Su carencia de tino lo llevó a conducir a su casa después de una noche de borrachera.His lack of good judgment led him to drive home after a night of drinking.
e. good judgement (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los consejeros del presidente le pidieron que ejerciera tino antes de declarar la guerra.The president's advisors asked him to exercise good judgement before declaring war.
a. tact
La azafata trató al pasajero que se quejaba con tino y cordialidad.The flight attendant showed tact and politeness with the passenger that was complaining.
3. (ability)
4. (caution)
a. moderation
Come despacio y bebe con tino, si no, vas a sentirte hinchado.Eat slowly and drink in moderation, or you'll feel bloated.
5. (weaponry)
b. accurate aim
Yo tengo buen tino, pero hoy no acerté a ninguno de los blancos.I have accurate aim, but today I didn't hit any target.
