ria
1
8.8
A long narrow inlet on the coast where the sea covers a river valley
- noun
- /ˈriːə/
- Specialized
:
ría
Synonyms
inlet
vsria
15
3.8
A narrow part of a sea, lake, or river that reaches into the land between rocks
is specifically formed when a river valley is partially flooded by the sea
14
8.9
A narrow channel of water with strong currents where boats pass
is a flooded river valley forming a long inland arm not a swift passage
narrow
vsria
1
7.0
A thin passage of water connecting two larger seas or bays
is a flooded river valley opening inland, not a channel linking two seas
reentrance
vsria
8.9
A small bay along a coast where the land curves inward
is longer and results from a flooded river valley rather than a simple curve
9.4
A narrow entrance that connects a bay or lagoon to the sea
is an extended inland flooded valley, not just a short connecting mouth
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word ria comes from Spanish and Portuguese, where it means an 'inlet' or 'river mouth' along the coast. So, a ria is a flooded river valley that makes a long, narrow bay on the coast.