tocantins

Thân thiện

The Tocantins River flows through a lush green landscape.

Definition

Proper noun A major river in eastern Brazil. It is a significant geographical feature, flowing generally northward until it joins the Para River, which is part of the Amazon River estuary system.

Usage

Tocantins is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this river. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when used in a sentence. - The Tocantins is one of the largest rivers in Brazil. - Several hydroelectric dams are located on the Tocantins River.

Advanced Usage

• As a geographical or political reference: The name is also used for the Brazilian state (Tocantins) through which the river flows.
  • Brasília is the capital of Brazil, while Palmas is the capital of Tocantins.

Variants and Related Words

• Tocantins River: The full, most common name for the geographical feature.
• State of Tocantins: The federal unit in Brazil, named after the river.

Synonyms

• Waterway
• River (when used in a general sense, but is the specific proper name)

Related Phrases

• Basin of the Tocantins: Refers to the large drainage area of the river.
  • The basin of the Tocantins is rich in biodiversity.
• Course of the Tocantins: Refers to the path or direction the river takes.
  • The course of the Tocantins was mapped by early explorers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a river in eastern Brazil that flows generally north to the Para River

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Tocantins
• Tocantins River