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    Rivas (en. Rivas)

    /ˈri.βas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Plural name that refers to a specific type of vegetation near rivers.
    The riverbanks are an important habitat for many bird species.
    Las rivas son un hábitat importante para muchas especies de aves.
    Regional term that can refer to slopes or riverbanks.
    The fishermen would sit on the riverbanks waiting for the right moment to fish.
    Los pescadores se sentaban en las rivas a esperar el momento adecuado para pescar.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin term 'ripa', which means riverbank.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look for the riverbanks
    To look for the bank or riverside area.
    buscar las rivas
    to revive the riverbanks
    To restore a riverside area to preserve its ecology.
    revivir las rivas

    Related Words

    river
    A continuous stream of water that flows through a channel.
    río
    bank
    The limit or edge of something, especially of a body of water.
    margen

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a tranquil place by the water.
    Let's go to the riverbanks to relax for a while.
    Vamos a las rivas para relajarnos un rato.
    A meeting place for young people.
    The riverbanks have become the neighborhood's favorite meeting spot.
    Las rivas se han vuelto el punto de encuentro favorito del barrio.