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Definition of atrato
atrato
/əˈtrɑːtoʊ/
atrato Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in northwestern Colombia that flows northward through the highly biodiverse Chocó department, eventually emptying into the Gulf of Urabá in the Caribbean Sea.
Example
"The Atrato River serves as a vital transportation route for the indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities living in its surrounding rainforests."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from indigenous languages of the Chocó region in Colombia; adopted into Spanish during the colonial era to identify the local river.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atrato. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atrato