Apa

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proper noun (geography / hydrology)

Definition

The name of a border river located in South America, which originates in the Amambay massif in Brazil and flows westward, forming an extensive natural border between Brazilian and Paraguayan territories until its confluence with the Paraguay River. This watercourse plays a crucial ecological and geopolitical role in the region.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Apa
  • Apa River

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Feminine proper noun, articulated: Apa, genitive-dative: Apei, lacking plural forms.
Formation Geographical proper name of indigenous origin (likely Guaraní), stabilized in international hydrography.
Spelling / Pronunciation [ˈa.pa]
Source Encyclopedia of South American Rivers and Hydrographic Networks

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Râul Apa străbate zone cu o biodiversitate remarcabilă, adăpostind specii rare de pești și păsări de mlaștină.

EN: The Apa River flows through areas of remarkable biodiversity, sheltering rare species of fish and marsh birds.

RO: Grănicerii patrulează regulat de-a lungul apei râului Apa pentru a preveni activitățile de contrabandă regională.

EN: Border guards regularly patrol along the waters of the Apa River to prevent regional smuggling activities.

RO: Bazinul hidrografic al râului Apa este afectat în perioadele de secetă, scăzând nivelul navigabil al acestuia.

EN: The hydrographic basin of the Apa River is affected during periods of drought, lowering its navigable level.

Idioms & Phrases

Bazinul râului Apa / Apa River basin

RO: Suprafața totală de teren drenată de râul Apa și de afluenții săi de pe teritoriile celor două state.

EN: The total land area drained by the Apa River and its tributaries within the territories of the two states.

Frontiera naturală Apa / Apa natural border

RO: Linia geopolitică de demarcație dintre Brazilia și Paraguay stabilită de-a lungul albiei acestui râu.

EN: The geopolitical demarcation line between Brazil and Paraguay established along the bed of this river.

Vărsarea râului Apa / Mouth of the Apa River

RO: Punctul hidrografic exact unde apele râului se unesc cu artera principală numită râul Paraguay.

EN: The exact hydrographic point where the river's waters merge with the main artery named the Paraguay River.

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