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    Río (en. River)

    /ˈrío/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body of fresh water that flows continuously.
    The Amazon River is one of the longest in the world.
    El río Amazonas es uno de los más largos del mundo.
    Course of water that is usually important for life and the environment.
    Rivers provide water for agriculture.
    Los ríos proporcionan agua para la agricultura.
    Fluid that runs consistently in a bed.
    The Manzanares River runs through the city of Madrid.
    El río Manzanares atraviesa la ciudad de Madrid.
    Geographic area through which a river flows.
    The riverbank is an ideal place for a picnic.
    La ribera del río es un lugar ideal para hacer picnic.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rivus', which means 'stream' or 'current of water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    out to sea
    It is used to refer to the part of the sea that is further away from the coast, but sometimes it is also compared to rivers that flow into the sea.
    mar adentro
    to navigate the river
    To make a journey by boat or vessel along a river.
    navegar por el río
    waters of the river
    It refers to the waters that flow in a river.
    aguas del río

    Related Words

    riverbanks
    The banks or sides of a river.
    riberas
    tributary
    River that flows into another river.
    afluente
    mouth
    Point where a river connects with a sea, lake, or larger river.
    desembocadura

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a river of problems.
    When I have no money, I feel like I'm in a river of problems.
    Cuando no tengo dinero, siento que estoy en un río de problemas.
    To go with the flow.
    If you don't have a strategy, you'll just drift, like a log in the river.
    Si no tienes una estrategia, solo irás a la deriva, como un tronco en el río.