Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rio
noun
/ˈrioʊ/
Definition
A river or stream, especially in a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking context.
Examples
- The Amazon Rio is one of the longest rivers in the world.
- We took a boat ride along the Rio Grande.
- The Rio de Janeiro is famous for its beautiful landscapes.
Meaning
In English, ‘rio’ refers to a river, typically used to describe larger bodies of flowing water, particularly in geographical names.
Synonyms
- river
- stream
- watercourse