river

a large natural stream of water, larger than a creek or brook but smaller than a sea or ocean

río, cauce

• the river

Collocations river bank · river mouth

• The river runs through the city.

  El río atraviesa la ciudad.

the line of a country or region marked by a river, especially when used to describe the border between two countries

frontera, límite

• the river forms the boundary between... and...

• The river forms the border between France and Spain.

  El río marca la frontera entre Francia y España.

a sport or activity that takes place on a river, such as rafting or kayaking

deporte acuático

• river sports

• They enjoy river sports in the summer.

  Disfrutan de los deportes acuáticos en el río durante el verano.

used to describe a situation or process that flows like a river, often used metaphorically in literature and speech

flujo, corriente

• the river of life

• The river of life flows on.

  El río de la vida sigue fluyendo.