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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