fluvial

river

adjective floo-BYAHL Rare

Origin: From Latin fluvialis, from fluvius (river).

Usage Note

Fluvial is a formal or technical adjective meaning 'of or relating to a river.' It does not change for gender but takes -es in the plural: cuencas fluviales ('river basins'). In everyday speech, compound nouns like puerto fluvial ('river port') or transporte fluvial ('river transport') are the most common uses.

Examples

"El transporte fluvial es esencial en la región."

Natural Translation

River transport is essential in the region.

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