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    Nilo (en. Nile)

    /ˈnilo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    River flowing through Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt.
    The Nile is vital for agriculture in Egypt.
    El Nilo es vital para la agricultura en Egipto.
    Mythological figure from ancient Egypt, associated with the river.
    The ancient Egyptians worshipped gods related to the Nile.
    Los antiguos egipcios adoraban a dioses relacionados con el Nilo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Nilus', and this from Greek 'Νεῖλος' (Neilos).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cruise on the Nile
    A boat trip along the Nile River in Egypt.
    Crucero por el Nilo
    Down to the Nile
    An expression that implies a journey to the area of the Nile River.
    Bajar al Nilo

    Related Words

    Egypt
    Country along the Nile, famous for its ancient civilizations.
    Egipto
    Nile crocodile
    Species of crocodile that inhabits the Nile River.
    Nile crocodile

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to something very old or historical.
    That bridge is so old it looks like it's from the Nile.
    Ese puente es tan viejo que parece del Nilo.
    Sometimes used to describe something that flows or goes from one place to another.
    The information about the project goes to the Nile and back.
    La información sobre el proyecto va al Nilo y vuelve.