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    Ria (en. Estuary)

    /ˈri.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A body of water formed at the mouth of a river where it meets the sea.
    The Ria de Arousa is famous for its mussels.
    La ría de Arousa es famosa por sus mejillones.
    Area where seawater penetrates at the mouth of a river.
    Boats can anchor in the ria during high tide.
    Los barcos pueden anclar en la ría durante la marea alta.
    Refers to a specific ecosystem that occurs in a ria.
    The ria is home to a great diversity of marine life.
    La ría alberga una gran diversidad de vida marina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ria', which designates a watercourse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    river of life
    A metaphor to describe moments of tranquility and beauty in life.
    ria de la vida
    to sail in the ria
    To take a trip or engage in an activity in a relaxing environment.
    navegar en la ría
    the Galician rias
    Reference to the famous rias along the coast of Galicia, Spain.
    las rías gallegas

    Related Words

    estuary
    A transition zone between a river and the sea.
    estuario
    mouth
    A place where a river ends and joins another body of water.
    desembocadura
    marsh
    An area of low land that floods at certain periods.
    marisma

    Slang Meanings

    A ria is a peaceful and calm place.
    We went to the ria over the weekend to unwind.
    El fin de semana fuimos a la ría para desconectar.
    It is used to refer to a pleasurable situation.
    Being at that party is like being in a ria.
    Estar en esa fiesta es como estar en una ría.