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"Tino" is a form of "tino", a noun which is often translated as "sound judgment". "Pino" is a form of "pino", a noun which is often translated as "pine". Learn more about the difference between "tino" and "pino" below.
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.
el pino(
pee
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (botany)
2. (material)
a. pine
La mesa de roble es más cara que la de pino.The oak table is more expensive than the one made of pine.
a. pin
Mis amigos se rieron cuando lancé el bolo y no le acerté a ningún pino.My friends laughed when I threw the bowling ball and didn't hit any pins.
4. (culinary; filling made with minced beef, onion, and hard-boiled eggs) (Chile)
Regionalism used in Chile
a. pino
Las pasas de uva y las aceitunas son opcionales en el pino de las empanadas.Raisins and olives are optional in pino for empanadas.
