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    Ría (en. Estuary)

    /ˈria/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A ría is an estuary of a river that is flooded by the sea.
    The ría of Vigo is known for its natural beauty.
    La ría de Vigo es conocida por su belleza natural.
    It refers to the mouth of a river into the ocean where saltwater and freshwater combine.
    Rías are important for marine biodiversity.
    Las rías son importantes para la biodiversidad marina.
    It can describe a corridor between mountains that has been shaped by water erosion.
    The ría del Eo separates Galicia from Asturias.
    La ría del Eo separa Galicia de Asturias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rīa' which means estuary.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    river and ría
    An expression used to highlight the importance of water in an environment.
    río y ría

    Related Words

    estuary
    An area where the freshwater of a river mixes with the saltwater of the sea.
    estuario
    mouth
    The outlet of a river to the sea.
    desembocadura

    Slang Meanings

    Place where recreational activities take place
    Let's go to the ría for a picnic.
    Vamos a la ría a hacer un picnic.
    Refers to a place with good food and atmosphere
    That ría is famous for its seafood.
    Esa ría es famosa por su marisco.