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"Island" in Spanish: isla
la isla
An island is la isla (EES-lah). It is feminine: la isla. A la isla means to the island. Plural is las islas.
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How to pronounce isla
Say it
EES-lah
/ˈis.la/
EES-lah. Stress EES. Soft s. Soft final a. Say isla in two beats.
"Island" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la isla | the island Default noun. | Default noun. |
| a la isla | to the island Travel plans. | Travel plans. |
| las islas | the islands Plural. | Plural. |
| en la isla | on the island While staying there. | While staying there. |
How to use isla in real life
- 1Trip plan
Mañana vamos a la isla.
Tomorrow we go to the island.
A la isla.
- 2Ferry talk
La isla queda a una hora.
The island is an hour away.
La isla as subject.
- 3Postcard
Las islas son hermosas.
The islands are beautiful.
Las islas.
Mistakes English speakers make with isla
Incorrect: El isla es pequeña.
Correct: La isla es pequeña.
Isla is feminine: la isla.
Incorrect: Vamos al isla.
Correct: Vamos a la isla.
Use a la isla, not al.
Good to know
Ferry tickets say ida a la isla with times. Caribbean and Pacific trips talk about islas by name. Keep la with isla.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying ferry tickets
ChatPal
¿Dos boletos a la isla, por favor?
Two tickets to the island, please?
You
Sí. ¿A qué hora sale a la isla?
Yes. What time does it leave for the island?
ChatPal
Sale a las nueve.
It leaves at nine.
You
Perfecto. Pagamos juntos.
Perfect. We’ll pay together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Island" in Spanish
Is isla feminine?
Yes: la isla, las islas.
How do you pronounce isla?
EES-lah with stress on EES.
How do I say to the island?
A la isla.
How do I say on the island?
En la isla.
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