What does Rio morto (Dead river) mean?

Polluted waterway For example: "Rio di infância bira rio morto (Childhood river became dead river)"

Where does the slang word Rio morto (Dead river) come from?

Rio morto (Dead river) is a slang term from Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Guinea-Bissau and across Africa.

Rio morto (Dead river)

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Rio morto (Dead river) definition 1

Polluted waterway

"Rio di infância bira rio morto (Childhood river became dead river)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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