Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afluente
noun
ah-floo-en-teh

Definition
A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.

Examples
- O rio Amazonas tem vários afluentes que se juntam a ele ao longo do seu percurso.
- Quando navegamos pelo afluente, avistamos diversas espécies de pássaros e peixes.

Meaning
In the context of geography, an afluente, or tributary, contributes water to a main body of water and is essential for understanding watershed dynamics.

Synonyms
- tributário
- confluente
- fluxo