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streamlet
[/ˈstriːmlət/]
noun
pl: streamlets
arroio
1.
A small stream or brook
The hikers crossed a streamlet that ran through the forest.
Os caminhantes cruzaram um arroio que corria pela floresta.
2.
A small flow of water, typically in a mountainous or rural area
A clear streamlet wound through the valley.
Um arroio cristalino serpentava pelo vale.
Synonyms
brook
creek
rill
rivulet
burn
Antonyms
river
ocean
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arroio
Most common term for small streams in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arroio
Standard usage in southeastern Brazil
São Paulo
córrego
Alternative common term in São Paulo region
Portugal
regato
Preferred term in European Portuguese; also 'arroio' is used
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the streamlet to find fresh water
clear as a streamlet
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