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    Rio (en. River)

    /ʁi.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small river or stream.
    The rio flows peacefully through the forest.
    Le rio coule paisiblement à travers la forêt.
    A river in a specific geographical context, often in South America.
    The Amazon rio is one of the largest rios in the world.
    Le rio Amazonas est l'un des plus grands rios du monde.

    Etymology

    From Portuguese 'rio', meaning river.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Like a rio
    Refers to something that flows or moves freely.
    Comme un rio
    Stay in the hollow of the rio
    To settle comfortably in a quiet place.
    Rester au creux du rio
    Follow the rio
    To go with the flow of a situation, to act according to events.
    Suivre le rio

    Related Words

    river
    A large river flowing into the sea.
    fleuve
    watercourse
    Any type of water flowing in a natural bed.
    course d'eau
    valley
    A depression between hills or mountains where a river flows.
    vallée

    Slang Meanings

    A night of madness or partying.
    We had an incredible rio at the party this weekend.
    On a passé un rio incroyable à la fête de ce week-end.
    A moment of relaxation or happiness.
    After a long week, Sunday is my rio.
    Après une longue semaine, le dimanche est mon rio.