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    Río (en. River)

    /ˈri.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body of water that normally flows towards the sea.
    The Amazon is one of the longest rivers in the world.
    El Amazonas es uno de los ríos más largos del mundo.
    Any current of water that flows through a channel.
    The rain caused the river to overflow.
    La lluvia provocó el desbordamiento del río.
    In a figurative sense, it can refer to a constant flow of something.
    There is a river of information on the internet.
    Hay un río de información en internet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rivus', meaning 'stream' or 'current of water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    river of tears
    A large quantity of tears, usually due to sadness.
    río de lágrimas
    there is no river without its bank
    Every action has a corresponding consequence.
    no hay río que no tenga su orilla
    better a river than a fool's errand
    It is better to be cautious than to take unnecessary risks.
    más vale río que asuchada

    Related Words

    tributary
    River that flows into another river.
    afluente
    riverbed
    Bed and boundaries of the river.
    cauce
    river bottom
    Lowest part of the riverbed.
    fondo de río

    Slang Meanings

    To express that something is very easy.
    That's a piece of cake, like crossing a river.
    Eso es pan comido, como cruzar un río.
    To refer to a relaxed situation.
    The party was so good it felt like a river of joy.
    La fiesta estuvo tan bien que parecía un río de alegría.