la isla

Definition & meaning

1. A piece of land surrounded entirely by water.
2. In urban planning or daily life, it refers to a space or area that is isolated, distinct, or separated from its surroundings (e.g., a "kitchen island" or a pedestrian safety zone in the middle of a street).
3. Metaphorically, it can refer to a group or person that remains isolated from the rest of society or a context.

Grammar & Word origin

• Part of speech: Feminine noun (la isla).
• Word origin: It comes from the Latin word "insula". In Spanish, the consonant cluster "ns" evolved into "s", resulting in the modern form "isla".

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Islote isla? (a small island).
• Atolón isla? (a coral island).
• Archipiélago isla? (a group of islands).
• Aislamiento isla? (in the context of being isolated).

Antonyms:

• Continente isla? (a large continuous landmass).
• Península isla? (land surrounded by water on most, but not all, sides).