This is the 6619th most frequent Catalan word.
river
The Catalan word "river" translates to "stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river" in English.
In this sentence, 'riu' (river) is used literally to refer to a body of water flowing through a city.
El riu travessa la ciutat creant un paisatge espectacular.
The river crosses the city creating a spectacular landscape.
Here, 'riu' is used metaphorically to describe the continuous nature of life as a flowing entity.
La vida és com un riu que mai para de fluir.
Life is like a river that never stops flowing.
In this case, 'riu' is once again used literally, describing the location where an activity will take place.