Meaning
island
In a sentence
Quest'estate andiamo su un'isola piccola e tranquilla.
This summer we're going to a small, quiet island.
Hai mai visitato un'isola in inverno?
Have you ever visited an island in winter?
Non abbiamo trovato un'isola vicina alla costa.
We didn't find an island near the coast.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| isola | feminine · singular |
| isole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'isola' for any landmass surrounded by water; 'isoletta' is a small island, often affectionate or dismissive.
- Never say 'isola di' for 'island of'—use 'isola' alone (e.g., 'Isola d'Elba').
- Plural is 'isole'; no irregular forms. Feminine noun, so adjectives agree (e.g., 'isole belle').