L'illa
Example: L'illa és un lloc perfecte per passar les vacances.
Definition
"L'illa" refers to a piece of land completely surrounded by water, smaller than a continent, and often used as a perfect place for vacations or retreats. It is commonly known as an island, a natural landform separated from the mainland.
Etymology
The word "l'illa" comes from the Latin word 'insula,' meaning island. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to refer specifically to land surrounded by water. Did you know? The English word 'island' shares the same Latin root, linking many languages through this concept.
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"L'illa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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