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islas

EES-lahsˈislas

“islas” means “islands” in Spanish (geographical feature, plural of 'island').

islands

Also: archipelago
NounfA1
A simple illustration showing three small, lush green islands isolated in a vast blue ocean under a bright blue sky.

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Las Islas Canarias son un destino turístico muy popular.

A1

The Canary Islands are a very popular tourist destination.

Hay muchas islas pequeñas en este mar.

A2

There are many small islands in this sea.

¿Cuántas islas forman el país?

A1

How many islands make up the country?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • archipiélago (archipelago)

Common Collocations

  • islas tropicales – tropical islands
  • viajar a las islas – to travel to the islands
  • un grupo de islas – a group of islands

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Words that translate to "islas" in Spanish:

archipelago→islands→

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👥 Word Family▼
isla(island) — Noun
isleño(islander (m)) — Noun
insular(of an island) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
salasalas
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin word *insula*, which simply meant 'island.' It has been used in Spanish since its earliest days and is related to the English word 'insulate' (to make something separate, like an island).

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ilhasItalian: isole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'islas' feminine?

Like its singular form 'isla,' it inherited its feminine gender from the original Latin word (*insula*). In Spanish, most words ending in -a are feminine, and 'isla' follows this common pattern.

How do I say 'island' (singular)?

The singular form is 'isla'. Since it is feminine, you would say 'una isla' or 'la isla'.