Portuguese Word · Intermediate
ribeirinho
someone who lives by a river
Pronunciation: /ʁi.be(j)ˈɾĩ.ɲu/
Meaning
someone who lives by a river
Example
Na ilha do Combu também é possível visitar a produção de chocolate feito com cacau amazônico. Os ribeirinhos cuidam de tudo.
I use the word "ribeirinho".
Practice tips
- Practice ribeirinho out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.