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Madeira River

Madeira River

4.9
A long river in western Brazil that joins the Amazon
  • proper noun
translation icon : río Madeira
  • The Madeira River flows through the heart of the Amazon rainforest, supporting diverse wildlife.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the impact of dams on the fish populations of the Madeira River.

  • During the rainy season, the Madeira River often floods its banks.

  • The Madeira River flows through western Brazil.

  • Have you ever visited the Madeira River?

  • The Madeira River is known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful scenery.

  • Fishermen along the Madeira River rely on the river's resources for their livelihood.

  • Many indigenous communities live near the Madeira River, depending on it for water and transportation.

Synonyms

Madeira
vsMadeira River
1 5.6

A large river in western Brazil that joins the Amazon

has identical meaning but uses the full name including the generic word river

Surface Forms

Madeira River main

Morphology

Madeira + river

This is a straightforward toponymic composition: the proper name 'Madeira' combined with the noun 'river' directly signals 'the river called Madeira'. The 'X River' naming pattern is highly compositional and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Madeira River may come from the Portuguese word madeira, which means 'wood'. Early explorers saw many logs and big trees floating in the river and along its banks, so they called it the 'wood' river.