afluente de un río
tributary of a river
The term 'afluente de un río' in Spanish translates to 'tributary of a river' in English. A 'tributary' is a river or stream that flows into a larger river or a lake. It doesn't flow directly into the sea. The term 'afluente' can also be used in a more general sense to denote any subsidiary or secondary phenomenon that feeds into a primary one. Hence, 'afluente de un río' could describe any smaller body of water that contributes to the main flow of a larger river.
Example sentences using: afluente de un río
Otro afluente de un río importante en la ciudad es el río Cinca
Another important river tributary in the city is the Cinca river
In this example, 'afluente de un río' refers to a smaller river or stream that feeds or flows into a larger one, which in this context, is the Cinca river. This is a significant geographical feature in the city being discussed.
Su casa está ubicada cerca de un afluente de un río
Their house is located near a river tributary
Here 'afluente de un río' is used to describe proximity to a geographical feature. The reference to a tributary means a smaller river or stream which meets or feeds into a larger river is nearby the residence.
La pesca es común en ese afluente de un río
Fishing is common in that river tributary
In this context, 'afluente de un río' refers to a body of water, specifically a river tributary, where the activity of fishing is commonly carried out. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that feeds into a larger one.