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