Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"River" in Portuguese: rio
o rio
River in Portuguese is o rio. Say à beira do rio for by the river. Brazil's map is full of famous rios.
Sightseeing
O rio corta a cidade no meio.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce rio
Say it
HEE-oo
/ˈʁio/
HEE-oo. Soft r like h in many Brazilian accents.
"River" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o rio | the river Standard noun. | Standard noun. |
| à beira do rio | by the riverside Location. | Location. |
| rio grande | big river Description; also place names. | Description; also place names. |
| cruzar o rio | to cross the river Travel. | Travel. |
How to use rio in real life
- 1Sightseeing
O rio corta a cidade no meio.
The river cuts through the middle of the city.
O rio as subject.
- 2Picnic plan
Vamos almoçar à beira do rio.
Let's have lunch by the river.
À beira do rio.
- 3Kayak day
O rio está calmo hoje de manhã.
The river is calm this morning.
Weather/water conditions.
Mistakes English speakers make with rio
Incorrect: A rio é largo.
Correct: O rio é largo.
Rio is masculine.
Incorrect: Nadamos no river.
Correct: Nadamos no rio.
Use rio.
Good to know
Rio means river and is also the nickname for Rio de Janeiro. Context usually clarifies whether you mean the city or an actual rio.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a picnic spot
ChatPal
Prefere o parque ou a beira do rio?
Do you prefer the park or the riverside?
You
A beira do rio. Quero ver a água.
The riverside. I want to see the water.
ChatPal
Ok. Esse rio tem sombra à tarde.
Okay. This river has shade in the afternoon.
You
Perfeito. Levamos cadeira perto do rio.
Perfect. We'll take chairs near the river.
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FAQ
Common questions about "River" in Portuguese
River?
O rio.
By the river?
À beira do rio.
City nickname?
Rio can also mean Rio de Janeiro.
Gender?
Masculine: o rio.
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