Noun: Rio ree-ow
- A major port city in Brazil, formerly the capital and now second largest city; known for its beaches, Carnival, and tourist attractions
"Tourists flock to Rio's Copacabana Beach";
- Rio de Janeiro
Derived forms: Rios
Type of: city, metropolis, urban center [US], urban centre [Brit, Cdn]
Part of: Brasil, Brazil, Federative Republic of Brazil
Encyclopedia: Rio, Louisiana