tío abuelo

el tío abuelo(
tee
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oh
 
ah
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bweh
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loh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. great-uncle
Falleció mi tío abuelo. Mi padre está muy triste.My great-uncle passed away. My father is very sad.
b. great uncle
Mi hermano y mi tío abuelo se llaman igual.My brother and my great uncle share the same name.
c. greatuncle
Mi tío abuelo tiene 86 años y todavía toca el piano.My greatuncle is 86 years old and still plays the piano.
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