No. 519 in Catalan
illes
"Illes" means "islands" in English.
In a sentence
Les illes Balears són una destinació turística molt popular.
The Balearic Islands are a very popular tourist destination.
In this sentence, 'illes' means 'islands,' referring to a specific group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea.
Al jardí, hem creat illes de flors per decorar l'espai.
In the garden, we have created flower beds to decorate the space.
Here, 'illes' is used metaphorically to describe isolated or distinct areas, like 'beds' of flowers.
Al mapa, les illes verdes assenyalen zones protegides.
On the map, the green islands indicate protected areas.
In this context, 'illes verdes' may refer to small patches or marked areas, metaphorically described as islands.
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