ría

Meaning

Noun

Geographical coastal landform where a river valley is partially subducted under the sea level; similar to a firth, although usually translated into English cartography as bay

Verb

1. (first-person,form-of,imperfect,indicative,singular,third-person) inflection of rir:
2. (first-person,form-of,present,singular,subjunctive,third-person) inflection of rir:
3. (form-of,imperative,singular,third-person) inflection of rir:

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈri.ɐ]

Etymology

Attested since 1432. From río (“river”).

Sentences

Despois fanlle unha homenaxe na ría de Vigo .

Then they make a tribute to him in the estuary of Vigo.