English–Spanish
“river” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrio/
Example
¿Dónde está el río más cercano?
Where is the nearest river?
How to say “river” in Spanish
“River” in Spanish is río.
A river channel that carries freshwater from higher ground to lower basins.
Example sentences with río
Los niños juegan en el río durante el verano.
The children play in the river during the summer.
Tips for using río
- The noun is masculine (el río) and retains its written accent in the plural (los ríos), so watch for the tilde in plural or derived forms.