No. 1,422 in Portuguese
foz
"Foz" means "mouth" of a river, where it flows into another body of water like the sea or a lake.
In a sentence
A foz do rio é um lugar de encontro entre água doce e salgada.
The mouth of the river is a meeting place between fresh and salt water.
In this sentence, 'foz' refers to the point where the river flows into the sea or another larger water body.
Estudamos a geomorfologia da foz do Amazonas na aula de geografia.
We studied the geomorphology of the Amazon River mouth in geography class.
Here, 'foz' is used in a geographical context, referring to the area at the end of a river leading into another body of water.
A cidade próxima à foz oferece vistas deslumbrantes.
The city near the river mouth offers stunning views.
In this example, 'foz' denotes the region close to where the river meets the sea, emphasizing the scenic aspect of the location.
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