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island
[/ˈaɪ.lənd/]
noun
feminine
pl: islands
ilha
1.
A piece of land surrounded by water
The Caribbean islands are popular tourist destinations.
As ilhas do Caribe são destinos turísticos populares.
2.
A detached or isolated thing compared to an island
The kitchen island provides extra counter space.
A ilha da cozinha oferece espaço extra de bancada.
3.
A safe or isolated place, especially mentally or emotionally
He found an island of peace in the chaos.
Ele encontrou uma ilha de paz no caos.
Synonyms
isle
atoll
archipelago
Antonyms
continent
mainland
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ilha
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ilha
same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ilha
same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ilha
standard term, used identically to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
no man is an island
island hopping
island of stability
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