rio de la plata

Thân thiện

A large ship sails across the Rio de la Plata.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A major estuary in southeastern South America: The Río de la Plata is the large, funnel-shaped estuary formed by the confluence of the Uruguay River and the Paraná River. It serves as the border between Argentina and Uruguay and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

Usage

• The term "Río de la Plata" is used as a singular, proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is often preceded by the definite article "the."
• It is a key location for commerce, ecology, and history in the region.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "The Río de la Plata Basin": Refers to the vast drainage basin that feeds into the estuary, one of the largest in the world.
  • Several countries share the Río de la Plata Basin.

Variants and Related Words

• Plata River: An English translation sometimes used, though "Río de la Plata" is the standard name in English.
• River Plate: A common English name for the estuary, derived from a mistranslation of "Plata" (which means "silver").
  • The River Plate region is economically vital.

Synonyms

• Estuary: A general term for the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. (The Río de la Plata is a specific example of an estuary.)
• River mouth: The point where a river flows into a sea or ocean.

Notes on Meaning

• While "Río de la Plata" translates literally to "River of Silver," the name refers to the geographical estuary, not a river of silver. The name has historical origins related to early searches for precious metals.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an estuary between Argentina and Uruguay

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Rio de la Plata
• La Plata
• Plata River