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/Sounds like "TEE" (as in "tea") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

Good judgment, skill, or the right touch when handling a delicate situation. Someone with tino reads the room, chooses the right moment, and acts with exactly the right amount of care and precision.

Examples

You need to be tactful when talking to that man.

He nailed the gift choice, great instincts.

Regional synonyms

A casual and slangy Spanish word for work or the job. Very common in informal Spanish registers. Irse al currele means heading off to work.