tributary

US /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/
UK /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/
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afluente

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

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The Amazon River has many large tributaries.
O rio Amazonas tem muitos grandes afluentes.
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This small stream is a tributary of the main river.
Este pequeno riacho é um afluente do rio principal.
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tributário, vassalo

paying tribute to another state or ruler

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The smaller kingdom became tributary to the powerful empire.
O reino menor tornou-se tributário do poderoso império.
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The conquered people were forced to pay tributary taxes.
Os povos conquistados foram forçados a pagar impostos tributários.
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