Rio
pronunciation
How to pronounce Rio in British English:
UK 
How to pronounce Rio in American English:
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- Noun:
- the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
Word Origin
- rio (n.)
- "a river," from Spanish rio, from Latin rivus "brook, stream" (see rivulet).
Example
- 1. Rio is listed in london and sydney .
- 2. Will they be similarly successful in rio de janeiro in 2016 ?
- 3. Check out this rio carnival guide to get started .
- 4. For example , rio tinto 's ilmenite mine in madagascar has proven less controversial than expected .
- 5. All four worked at rio 's sales and marketing office in shanghai .