🇬🇧🇪🇸 river - río : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "river" ("río"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A river is a long, moving path of water that flows across the land like a big watery road, usually starting in the mountains and traveling downhill until it reaches a lake, sea, or ocean.
I asked the river for directions, and it just pointed downhill.
Our dog jumped into the river and came out looking like a soggy mop with legs.
The crocodile in the river looked like a floating log with a secret mouth.
The river never needs a map because it always knows to go downhill to the sea.
Some rivers are so long—like the Nile in Africa, over 4,000 miles—that if you walked their length, you’d probably wear out your shoes, socks, and your feet.
A girl walks by the river. The river is wide and cool. She puts a small toy boat on the river and watches. The boat goes down the river past green grass and trees. Far away the river meets the blue sea. The girl smiles and waves as the boat goes into the sea.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A1 Beginner
This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.
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