What Do Friends Call Each Other In Spanish?

What Do Friends Call Each Other In Spanish? Cuate/a and Carnal/a – With no direct translation into English, these nicknames mean “buddy” or “pal.” Tío/Tía – uncle/aunt. In Spain (not in Latin America), it’s extremely common to address your friends as “tío” or “tía.” It’s analogous to calling someone “dude” or “mate” in English. What