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isola

island

noun EE-zoh-lah Less Common

Origin: from Latin insula, 'island'

Also means

block

Usage Note

Isola stresses the first syllable, EE-zoh-lah, a placement many learners miss. Beyond geography it means a city block in isola pedonale ('pedestrian zone') and a kitchen isola ('island'); the plural is isole.

Examples

"L'isola è piccola e tranquilla."

Natural Translation

The island is small and quiet.

Literal Translation

The-island is small and quiet.

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