No. 2,604 in Portuguese
ilhas
"Ilhas" means "islands" in English.
In a sentence
As Ilhas Maldivas são conhecidas por suas praias deslumbrantes.
The Maldives Islands are known for their stunning beaches.
In this sentence, 'ilhas' refers to a specific group of islands as part of a proper noun, describing their geographical location.
Há muitas ilhas no arquipélago do Mar de Andamão.
There are many islands in the Andaman Sea archipelago.
Here, 'ilhas' is used in a general sense to describe multiple small land areas surrounded by water within an archipelago.
Ele deseja visitar ilhas exóticas durante as férias.
He wishes to visit exotic islands during vacation.
In this instance, 'ilhas' represents a general term for islands the subject intends to visit, emphasizing their exotic nature.
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