Translation of Spanish word "río" to English
río
/ˈri.o/
Meaning
NounA large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
How to use
Río ('river') is masculine. Río arriba — Upstream.
🇬🇧 English
river
Example
En ocasiones los ríos se desbordan y provocan inundaciones.
Sometimes rivers overflow and cause flooding.
Johnny me superó en el river al sacar ese as de espadas.
Johnny beat me on the river by hitting that ace of spades.
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Common phrases
- orilla del río— river bank
- río arriba— upstream
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What does the Spanish word "río" mean?▼
The Spanish word "río" means "river" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El río pasa por la ciudad." (which translates as "Sometimes rivers overflow and cause flooding.").
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