Synonyms for

Rio

Verb / ˈri:əʊ / Another word for rio — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rio is a Spanish word that means river.

Synonyms & similar words

rio riodejaneiro river stream creek brook watercourse waterway channel rill runnel tributary brooklet burn course freshet rivulet gill rindle run runlet spray

Synonyms by register

Formal

river waterway stream channel

Informal

creek brook run

Literary

current flow rill

Antonyms

dry land desert plain arid barren

Common collocations

  • Amazon rio
  • rio grande
  • rio de janeiro
  • rio negro
  • rio tinto
  • rio seco
  • rio bravo

Word family

noun river

Usage note

Rio is a Spanish and Portuguese word for 'river'. It is often used in place names, especially in South America and Spain. It can also refer to a specific river, like the Rio Grande.

Example sentences

  1. The Rio Carnival is one of the biggest festivals in the world.
  2. The Rio de la Plata is a wide estuary that separates Argentina from Uruguay.
  3. The Rio Olympics were held in Brazil in 2016.
  4. The Rio Negro is the largest left tributary of the Amazon River.
  5. The Rio Bravo del Norte is the Spanish name for the Rio Grande.

Quotes

  • "The mighty Rio Grande begins as a mere trickle in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado." - Ken Salazar
  • "The Rio Grande is the symbol of friendship between our two countries." - Vicente Fox
  • "I was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, down in South Texas." - Kika de la Garza

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