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Parana River

Parana River

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A large South American river that flows through Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina into the Rio de la Plata
  • proper noun
  • /ˌpɑːrəˈnɑː ˈrɪvər/
: río Paraná
  • The Parana River is one of the most significant waterways in South America, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Examples

  • The Parana River is crucial for transportation and trade in several South American countries.

  • Flooding along the Parana River has historically affected cities in Argentina.

  • The biodiversity of the Parana River attracts many researchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

  • The Parana River is one of the longest rivers in South America.

  • Many cities are located along the Parana River.

  • Tourists often visit the Parana River to enjoy activities like fishing and boating in its scenic surroundings.

  • The Parana River supports various ecosystems and is home to numerous fish species that are vital to local communities.

Synonyms

Parana
vsParana River
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A large river in South America that flows through Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina into the Rio de la Plata

is the same but gives the full name including the generic word

Surface Forms

Parana River main

Morphology

Parana + river

This is a transparent toponym formed by a proper name plus the generic noun 'river'; if a learner knows 'Parana' (the name of a river) and 'river' they can readily infer it refers to that watercourse. The construction is compositional and cross-linguistically common (proper-name + geographical noun), with no idiomatic or metaphorical shift.

Etymology

Parana River may come from an old Tupi word Parana that means 'like the sea', because the river gets very wide and looks like the sea in many places. That's why this name fits the large river in South America.