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    Ría (en. Estuary)

    /ˈria/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Inlet of the sea into the land, generally narrower than an estuary.
    The ria of Vigo is a perfect place for navigation.
    La ría de Vigo es un lugar perfecto para la navegación.
    It is a natural landscape where fresh and salt water mix.
    The ria of Arousa is famous for its seafood.
    La ría de Arousa es famosa por sus mariscos.
    It is part of the coastal ecosystem and is home to numerous species.
    Rias are essential for marine biodiversity.
    Las rías son esenciales para la biodiversidad marina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ria', which means 'inlet of the sea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Río de la Plata
    Large estuary at the confluence of the Paraná and Uruguay rivers.
    Ría de la Plata
    Ría de Ferrol
    It is a fjord on the coast of Galicia, Spain.
    Ría de Ferrol
    Ría de Bilbao
    Important ria that has been fundamental for the region's industry.
    Ría de Bilbao

    Related Words

    tsunami
    Movement of large masses of water caused by an earthquake.
    maremoto
    estuary
    Area where the river meets the sea, with brackish waters.
    estuario
    delta
    Area of sediment accumulation where a river divides before flowing into the sea.
    delta

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a group united by friendship
    We are like a ria, always together.
    Nosotros somos como una ría, siempre juntitos.
    Used to describe something that flows easily
    The conversation between them was like a ria, flowing continuously.
    La conversación entre ellos era como una ría, fluía sin parar.