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"Island" in Portuguese: ilha
a ilha
Island in Portuguese is a ilha. Say Vamos pra ilha and a ilha fica perto. Keep the h silent: EE-lyah.
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How to pronounce ilha
Say it
EE-lyah
/ˈi.ʎa/
EE-lyah
"Island" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a ilha | the island Default noun. | Default noun. |
| na ilha | on the island Location. | Location. |
| ilha pequena | small island Size. | Size. |
| ilhas | islands Plural. | Plural. |
How to use ilha in real life
- 1Weekend
Passamos o sábado na ilha com amigos.
We spent Saturday on the island with friends.
Trip.
- 2Ferry
O barco pra ilha sai de hora em hora.
The boat to the island leaves every hour.
Transport.
- 3Map
Aquela ilha no mapa é maior do que parece.
That island on the map is bigger than it looks.
Scale.
Mistakes English speakers make with ilha
Incorrect: Vamos pra island.
Correct: Vamos pra ilha.
Use ilha, not English island.
Incorrect: O ilha é linda.
Correct: A ilha é linda.
Ilha is feminine.
Good to know
Ilha shows up in Brazilian beach getaways and island names (Ilha Grande, Ilhabela). Silent h—say EE-lyah. Ferry schedules are the practical follow-up question.
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Booking a day trip
ChatPal
A ilha tem praia boa pra nadar?
Does the island have a good beach for swimming?
You
Tem. A ilha é calma de manhã.
Yes. The island is calm in the morning.
ChatPal
Então vamos cedo pra ilha amanhã.
Then let’s go to the island early tomorrow.
You
Eu compro as passagens do barco.
I’ll buy the boat tickets.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Island" in Portuguese
Island?
A ilha.
On the island?
Na ilha.
Pronunciation?
EE-lyah—silent h.
Gender?
Feminine: a ilha.
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