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What Does Rio Mean In English?

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    The term rio is Spanish, meaning "river". Thus there are a large number of rivers, especially in South America whose names include the term rio such as Rio Grande and Río de la.

    It is also used in a number of place names such as Rio, Illinois; Rio, West Virginia; Rio, New York; and Rio, Greece. It most popularly used to refer to the city of Rio de Janeiro, which is Portuguese for "January River. It is the name that is given to a state as well as a city located in south-eastern Brazil. This chief Brazilian port and seconds largest city is a popular as a tourist attraction. From the year1763 to 1960, it was deemed the capital city of Brazil.

    RIO is an abbreviation meaning radar intercept officer.
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    Hearsch 

    answered 3 years ago

      It means 'The Host City of 2016 Olympic Game' !

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      Islands 

      answered 2 months ago

        Rio (PT) - River (eng)
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        Guest

        Guest 

        answered 2 months ago

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