What does isla in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word isla in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use isla in Spanish.

The word isla in Spanish means island, island, enclosed area, block, volcanic island, Easter Island, floating island. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word isla

island

nombre femenino (tierra rodeada de mar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
No me imagino viviendo en una isla tan pequeña.
I can't imagine living on such a small island.

island

nombre femenino (oasis en un lugar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La alameda arbolada era una isla de paz en medio del tráfico de la ciudad.
The avenue full of trees was an island of peace in the midst of the city's traffic.

enclosed area

nombre femenino (zona delimitada)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los peatones solo pueden transitar por aquella isla.
Pedestrians are only allowed through the enclosed area.

block

nombre femenino (espacio urbano)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Demolerán una isla de casas para construir un parque público.
They're going to demolish a block of houses to build a public park.

volcanic island

(nacida como volcán)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Easter Island

nombre propio femenino (isla de Chile)

La Isla de Pascua es una isla de Chile situada en la Polinesia.
Easter Island belongs to Chile and is located in Polynesia.

floating island

locución nominal femenina (tipo de postre) (dessert)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Voy a servir islas flotantes para el postre de la cena: ya están listos los merengues y solo falta hacer la crema inglesa.
I'm going to serve floating islands for the dinner dessert: the meringues are ready and the only thing left to do is to make the custard.

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