The term "politico(a)" in spanish is equivalent to the
term "in-law" in english.

Guillermo.
--- docrjr@... wrote:

> In Mexico, when cousins have children, the children
> refer to the adults as  
> "tio" or "tia". When an uncle or aunt weds, their
> respective spouse is referred 
>  to as "tio or tia" (politico (a)) also. The
> "politica" makes reference to 
> the  fact that they are uncle or aunt by marriage,
> not  blood.
> 



		
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