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brook
[/brʊk/]
noun
pl: brooks
riacho
1.
a small stream of water
The children played by the brook during summer.
As crianças brincavam perto do riacho durante o verão.
2.
a small natural watercourse, typically flowing into a river
We crossed a narrow brook on our hiking trail.
Atravessamos um riacho estreito na nossa trilha de caminhada.
Synonyms
stream
creek
rivulet
watercourse
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
riacho
most common term for a small stream
Brazil
córrego
alternative term, often used interchangeably
Portugal
ribeiro
Portuguese term for a small stream or brook
Northeast Brazil
seco
used when the brook is seasonal or dry
Related Idioms & Phrases
babbling brook - a gently flowing stream that makes soft sounds
cross that bridge when we come to it - don't worry about small obstacles (metaphorical use of 'brook' in older English)
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