No. 975 in Catalan
ribera
"Ribera" in Catalan means "riverbank" or "shore."
In a sentence
La ribera del riu és un lloc preciós per passejar.
The riverbank is a beautiful place to walk.
Here, 'ribera' is used to describe the 'riverbank,' referring to the land adjacent to a river.
Ells viuen en una casa encantadora a la ribera del llac.
They live in a charming house by the lakeside.
Here, 'ribera' is used to designate the 'lakeside,' pointing to the area around a lake.
El poble antic es troba a la ribera d'aquest torrent.
The old village is located on the banks of this stream.
Here, 'ribera' is employed to indicate the 'banks' of a smaller stream, illustrating its flexible use for areas alongside various bodies of water.
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