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masculine

ˈʁiu

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Translation

river

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Word origin

From Latin rivus, meaning stream or brook.

Origin: Latin
Root: rivus
English cognates: rival, derive

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralrios

Examples

Amazonas .

The Amazon river is the largest in the world.

We took a boat trip along the river.

secam .

These rivers dry up in summer.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 10: Words 671-680.