Riozinho

Riozinho is a Portuguese-language toponym, commonly used as a place name in Brazil. The term translates literally as "little river" or "small river" (from rio, meaning river, and the diminutive suffix -zinho).

Riozinho frequently designates small settlements, towns, villages, or even just areas located near a small watercourse. The size of the river implied by the name is subjective but typically refers to a stream or creek smaller than what would be considered a major river in the region.

The name "Riozinho" is used in various Brazilian states, often leading to multiple locations with the same name. These locations are distinguished from one another by the addition of state abbreviations or other descriptive qualifiers. Without such qualifiers, identifying the specific Riozinho being referred to can be ambiguous. The use of this name reflects the importance of water sources to human settlement and activity in Brazil. The term can also refer to small neighborhoods or rural properties.