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islas

EES-lahs

nounfA1

islands?geographical feature, plural of 'island'

Also:archipelago?a group or chain of islands

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Las Islas Canarias son un destino turístico muy popular.

The Canary Islands are a very popular tourist destination.

Hay muchas islas pequeñas en este mar.

There are many small islands in this sea.

¿Cuántas islas forman el país?

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

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

Since 'islas' is a feminine plural word, you must use feminine plural words around it, like the article 'las' and adjectives ending in '-as' (e.g., 'las islas bonitas').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "El islas"

Correction: Las islas. Remember that the singular word 'isla' is feminine, so its plural uses the feminine article 'las'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Referring to Groups

'Islas' is very commonly used when naming well-known geographical groups, such as 'Las Islas Galápagos' or 'Las Islas Malvinas'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: islas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'islas'?

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Word Family

isla(island) - noun

isleño(islander (m)) - noun

insular(of an island) - adjective

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'.