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tributaries

/ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛriz/ /ˈtrɪbjəˌtɔriz/

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noun

Afluentes

A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

Examples :

"The small streams, called tributaries, flow into the much larger Amazon River. "

Los pequeños arroyos, llamados afluentes, desembocan en el río Amazonas, mucho más grande.

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noun

Estado tributario

A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.

Examples :

"During the Roman Empire, many conquered kingdoms became tributaries, sending goods and resources back to Rome as a sign of submission and payment for protection. "

Durante el Imperio Romano, muchos reinos conquistados se convirtieron en estados tributarios, enviando bienes y recursos a Roma como señal de sumisión y pago por protección.

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