Isla (en. Island)

/ˈiz.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A portion of dry land surrounded by water.

Easter Island is famous for its moai statues.

La isla de Pascua es famosa por sus moáis.

Any place somewhat separated from another place, even if it is not surrounded by water.

The island of vegetation in the middle of the river is a paradise.

La isla de vegetación en medio del río es un paraíso.

From Latin 'insula', which means 'land surrounded by water'.

desert island

Island without inhabitants.

isla desierta

island of tranquility

A secluded and serene place.

isla de tranquilidad

private island

Personal property island.

isla privada

islet

Very small island.

islote

archipelago

Set of islands.

archipiélago

sea

Expanse of saltwater that surrounds the islands.

mar

Referring to a lonely and secluded place.

I went to the island of my thoughts.

Me fui a la isla de mis pensamientos.

It is used in some contexts to describe situations of isolation.

You feel like you're on an island when no one talks to you.

Te sientes como en una isla cuando nadie te habla.