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.