What is the Spanish word for "river"?

Learn how to say "river" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

river

Spanish

río

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Examples of how to use "river" in Spanish

English
A long river flows through the city.
Spanish
Un río largo fluye a través de la ciudad.
English
We walked along the river at sunset.
Spanish
Caminamos a lo largo del río al atardecer.
English
The river flows past our small town.
Spanish
El río pasa junto a nuestro pequeño pueblo.
English
Children played by the quiet river today.
Spanish
Los niños jugaron junto al río tranquilo hoy.
English
A long bridge crosses the river here.
Spanish
Un largo puente cruza el río aquí.

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