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Definition of duero

duero

/ˈdwɛə.roʊ/
Due · ro

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duero Lexical Profile

• noun

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A major river of the Iberian Peninsula that rises in the Soria province of north-central Spain and flows westward across the country into Portugal, where it eventually empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Duero' is strictly used to refer to the river within Spain and its associated Spanish wine regions (like Ribera del Duero), the spelling changes to 'Douro' once the river crosses the border into Portugal.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Duero. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/duero
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