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"Island" in Italian: isola
l'isola
Island in Italian is l'isola (EE-zoh-lah), feminine. Keep isola as its own word after the article. Plural le isole.
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How to pronounce isola
Say it
EE-zoh-lah
/ˈi.zo.la/
Isola stresses EE: EE-zoh-lah. Soft s like z. Article: LEE-zoh-lah.
"Island" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'isola | the island Default noun. | Default noun. |
| sull'isola | on the island Location. | Location. |
| le isole | the islands Plural. | Plural. |
| isola pedonale | traffic island / pedestrian island City streets. | City streets. |
How to use isola in real life
- 1Holiday plan
Quest'estate andiamo su un'isola greca.
This summer we're going to a Greek island.
Un'isola.
- 2Ferry chat
L'isola è a un'ora di traghetto.
The island is an hour by ferry.
L'isola.
- 3Map reading
Quell'isola piccola ha solo un paese.
That small island has only one town.
Isola.
Mistakes English speakers make with isola
Incorrect: Il isola è bella.
Correct: L'isola è bella.
Feminine with elision: l'isola.
Incorrect: Visitiamo la island.
Correct: Visitiamo l'isola.
Use isola, not English island.
Good to know
Italians dream of isole for Ferragosto. Capri, Elba, and Sicily all count—size does not change the word isola.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a summer ferry
ChatPal
Preferisci un'isola tranquilla o vivace?
Do you prefer a quiet island or a lively one?
You
Un'isola tranquilla, con poche auto.
A quiet island, with few cars.
ChatPal
Allora quella isola laggiù è perfetta.
Then that island over there is perfect.
You
Prenotiamo.
Let's book.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Island" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: l'isola.
On the island?
Sull'isola.
Plural?
Le isole.
An island?
Un'isola.
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