Ribera (en. Bank)

/riˈbeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Strip of land bordering a river.
The riverbanks are ideal for walking.
Las riberas del río son ideales para pasear.
Land close to the sea or a lake.
The lakeshore is often very picturesque.
La ribera del lago suele ser muy pintoresca.
Area of vegetation that develops next to a watercourse.
Animals find shelter on the riverbank.
Los animales encuentran refugio en la ribera del río.

Etymology

From Latin 'riparia', which means 'related to the shore' or 'riverbank'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the riverbank of
next to the shore of a body of water.
a la ribera de
to live by the riverbank
to inhabit near a river or lake.
vivir en la ribera
to walk by the riverbank
to stroll along the bank of a river.
caminar por la ribera

Related Words

shore
Part of the coast or edge of the water.
orrilla
margin
Edge or side of a river.
margen
watercourse
Bed or channel through which a river flows.
cauce

Slang Meanings

In some places, it refers to a space for fun or recreation.
Let's go to the riverbank to have a good time.
Vamos a la ribera a pasarla bien.
It is commonly used to refer to activities related to water, such as kayaking.
This weekend we are going kayaking at the riverbank.
El fin de semana vamos a hacer kayak en la ribera.