tino

sound judgment

tact

el tino(tee-noh)

masculine noun

1. (common sense)

a. sound judgment

(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)

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)

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)

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.

2. (sensitivity)

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)

a. skill

Tendrás que hacerlo tú mismo, ya que Isabel tiene mal tino para reservar hoteles buenos.

You will have to do it yourself. Isabel lacks the skill to book good hotel rooms.

b. knack

Mauro mostró buen tino para comprar quesos de calidad.

Mauro demonstrated a knack for buying good quality cheese.

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)

a. good aim

Lucas tiene tino porque era francotirador.

Lucas has good aim because he was a sniper.

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.