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“islet” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/isˈlote/

Example

Hay un islote entre las rocas.

There is an islet among the rocks.

Illustration for islote (islet)

How to say “islet” in Spanish

“Islet” in Spanish is islote.

Very small rocky patch of land surrounded by water with no human settlement.

Full entry for islote: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with islote

El barco pasó junto al islote durante la marea baja.

The boat passed by the islet during low tide.

Tips for using islote

  • Commonly used in nautical and naturalist descriptions to mean a tiny, often rocky and uninhabited feature, so speakers often add direction or distance to locate it precisely.

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