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    Rios (en. Rivers)

    /ˈri.os/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body of water that flows continuously along a natural path on land.
    The Amazon River is one of the largest in the world.
    El río Amazonas es uno de los más grandes del mundo.
    Water current that is part of an ecosystem.
    Rivers are vital for agriculture.
    Los ríos son vitales para la agricultura.
    It can also refer to a body of water that is neither a sea nor a lake.
    The Yangtze River runs through China.
    El río Yangtsé atraviesa China.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rivus', which means 'brook' or 'small river'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    from river to river
    From one place to another, without rest.
    de río en río
    to navigate rivers
    To explore or travel along a river.
    navegar por ríos
    in troubled waters, fishermen gain
    In chaotic situations, some may benefit.
    a río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores

    Related Words

    aquatic
    Related to water.
    acuático
    tributary
    River that flows into another river.
    afluente
    drainage
    Outlet of a liquid.
    desagüe

    Slang Meanings

    River of people
    The party turned into a river of people.
    La fiesta se convirtió en un río de gente.
    Follow the river
    When in doubt, just follow the river.
    Cuando tengas dudas, solo sigue el río.