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.