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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʁiu
"O rio Tejo passa por Lisboa."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
"The Amazon is the largest river in the world by discharge volume." - 2
A city in Brazil known for its Copacabana beach and the Christ the Redeemer statue.
"Rio de Janeiro is famous for its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'Rio' comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word for 'river', derived from the Latin 'rivus', meaning 'stream' or 'brook'. The term has been used historically to name various rivers and cities, notably the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded in the 16th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rio" is said worldwide
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Rivière
Transliteration: ʁivjɛʁ
"La Seine est une célèbre rivière à Paris."
Fluss
Transliteration: flʊs
"Der Rhein ist ein wichtiger Fluss in Deutschland."
Fiume
Transliteration: ˈfjume
"Il Po è il fiume più lungo d'Italia."
Río
Transliteration: ˈri.o
"El río Amazonas es el más caudaloso del mundo."
Rio
Transliteration: ˈʁiu
"O rio Tejo passa por Lisboa."
नदी
Transliteration: nadi
"गंगा भारत की सबसे प्रसिद्ध नदी है।"
河流
Transliteration: héliú
"长江是中国最长的河流。"
강
Transliteration: gang
"한강은 서울을 가로지르는 강입니다."
川
Transliteration: kawa
"信濃川は日本で最も長い川です。"
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