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    Ríos (en. Rivers)

    /ˈri.os/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Bodies of water that move continuously.
    Rivers are fundamental to the ecosystem.
    Los ríos son fundamentales para el ecosistema.
    Natural channels that drain rainfall waters.
    The Amazon River is the most voluminous in the world.
    El río Amazonas es el más caudaloso del mundo.
    Geographic spaces that are part of a country's hydrography.
    Rivers in this country are important for agriculture.
    Los ríos en este país son importantes para la agricultura.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rīvus', which means stream of water.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Crossing of rivers
    Intersection of two or more rivers.
    cruce de ríos
    In a turbulent river, the fishermen benefit
    In chaotic situations, some may benefit.
    a río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores
    River of tears
    Expression that denotes great crying or suffering.
    río de lágrimas

    Related Words

    Tributary
    River that flows into another river.
    afluente
    Discharge
    River or canal that leads water to a larger body.
    desaguadero
    Basin
    Geographic area where waters flow into the same river.
    cuenca

    Slang Meanings

    River of money
    That project generated a river of money for the company.
    Ese proyecto generó un río de dinero para la empresa.
    To navigate rivers
    At work, you have to navigate rivers, adapting to changes.
    En el trabajo hay que navegar por ríos, adaptarse a los cambios.