rio
river
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʁi.u/
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Cultural Note
The Douro, Tejo (Tagus), and Guadiana are Portugal's major rivers. Rio de Janeiro literally means 'River of January,' named by Portuguese explorers who mistook the bay for a river mouth in January 1502.
📝 Example Sentences
O rio Douro passa pelo Porto.
The Douro river passes through Porto.
Fizemos um passeio de barco no rio.
We took a boat ride on the river.
As crianças brincavam à beira do rio.
The children were playing by the river.