Islas (en. Islands)

/ˈizlas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Portions of land that are completely surrounded by water.

The Caribbean islands are very popular among tourists.

Las islas del Caribe son muy populares entre los turistas.

A group of islands that form a geographical unit.

The Falkland Islands are a British territory in the South Atlantic.

Las Islas Malvinas son un territorio británico en el Atlántico Sur.

Small mountains or land accumulations that emerge in the sea.

Many exotic plants grew on the uninhabited island.

En la isla deshabitada crecían muchas plantas exóticas.

From the Latin 'insula', which means 'island' or 'portion of land surrounded by water'.

floating islands

Lands that appear to be drifting in the water.

islas flotantes

heat islands

Urban areas that heat up more than rural ones.

islas de calor

archipelago

Set of islands grouped in the same area.

archipiélago

coastal

Related to the coast, where many islands are often found.

costera

sea

Large body of saltwater that surrounds the islands.

mar

party islands

We are going to the party islands this weekend.

Vamos a las islas de fiesta este fin de semana.

island of tranquility

This place is an island of tranquility amidst the noise of the city.

Este lugar es una isla de calma en medio del ruido de la ciudad.