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"En el verano" is a phrase which is often translated as "in the summer", and "tito" is a noun which is often translated as "uncle". Learn more about the difference between "en el verano" and "tito" below.
en el verano(
ehn
ehl
beh
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rah
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noh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. in the summer
En el verano de 1982, nosotros estábamos haciendo un crucero por las Bahamas.In the summer of 1982, we were on a Bahamas cruise.
b. in summer
En el verano, sus flores se transforman en frutos, que contienen las semillas.In summer, its flowers develop into fruits, which contain the seeds.
2. (during the dry season) (Andes) (Caribbean) (Central America)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
a. in the dry season
Para hacer trekking, lo mejor es evitar las lluvias e ir a Colombia en el verano.To do trekking, it's best to avoid the rains and go to Colombia in the dry season.
el tito, la tita(
tee
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toh
)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).
1. (colloquial) (sibling of the mother or father) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. uncle (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Mi tito Luis es hermano de mi mamá y mi tito Pedro es hermano de mi papá.My uncle Luis is my mom's brother, and my uncle Pedro is my dad's brother.
b. auntie (colloquial) (feminine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Mi mamá dice que me parezco mucho a mi tita Inés.My mom says I look a lot like my auntie Ines.
2. (colloquial) (parent of the mother or father) (Mexico) (Panama)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Panama
a. grandpa (colloquial) (masculine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Tito, ¿cómo pasabas el tiempo antes cuando no existía Internet?Grandpa, how did you spend your time back then when there was no Internet?
b. grandma (colloquial) (feminine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Visitamos a la tita todos los domingos.We visit Grandma every Sunday.
c. granddad (colloquial) (masculine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Mi tito me enseñó a pescar.Granddad taught me how to fish.
d. granny (colloquial) (feminine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
¡Feliz cumpleaños número 100, tita! Te queremos mucho.Happy 100th birthday, Granny! We love you a lot.
