Isletas (en. Islets)

/izˈletas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of small islands.
The islets of the archipelago are a very attractive tourist spot.
Las isletas del archipiélago son un lugar turístico muy atractivo.
Land portions that emerge from water.
The islets are habitats for many bird species.
Las isletas son hábitats para muchas especies de aves.

Etymology

From the diminutive of 'island', in the context of small islands.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sea islets
Small islands in the ocean.
isletas de mar
river islets
Islands formed by rivers.
isletas fluviales
islets in a lake
Land portions in the middle of a lake.
isletas en un lago

Related Words

island
Portion of land surrounded by water.
isla
islet
Small and low-lying island.
islote
archipelago
Set of islands.
archipiélago

Slang Meanings

Description of small and charming places.
That café on the islet is the prettiest I've seen.
Ese café en la isleta es el más bonito que he visto.
Reference to small and cozy spaces.
The apartment is like an islet, small but very cozy.
El departamento es como una isleta, pequeño pero muy acogedor.