Translation of Spanish word "isla" to English
isla
/iˈsla/
Meaning
Nouna piece of land surrounded by water
How to use
Isla ('island') is feminine. Isla desierta — Desert island. Isla barrera — Barrier island.
🇬🇧 English
island
Example
La isla de la muñeca es un lugar encantador.
The doll island is a charming place.
Me encantaría visitar la isla de las palmeras.
I would love to visit the palm island.
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- isla desierta— desert island
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The Spanish word "isla" means "island" in English.
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