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"Island" in Spanish: isla

la isla

Say it: EES-lahfeminine · la islanoun/ˈis.la/

An island is la isla (EES-lah). It is feminine: la isla. A la isla means to the island. Plural is las islas.

Trip plan

Mañana vamos a la isla.
Tomorrow we go to the island.
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How to pronounce isla

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EES-lah

/ˈis.la/

EES-lah. Stress EES. Soft s. Soft final a. Say isla in two beats.

"Island" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la islathe island

Default noun.

a la islato the island

Travel plans.

las islasthe islands

Plural.

en la islaon the island

While staying there.

How to use isla in real life

  1. 1Trip plan

    Mañana vamos a la isla.

    Tomorrow we go to the island.

    A la isla.

  2. 2Ferry talk

    La isla queda a una hora.

    The island is an hour away.

    La isla as subject.

  3. 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.

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Buying ferry tickets

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Dos boletos a la isla, por favor?

    Two tickets to the island, please?

  2. You

    Sí. ¿A qué hora sale a la isla?

    Yes. What time does it leave for the island?

  3. ChatPal

    Sale a las nueve.

    It leaves at nine.

  4. 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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