This is the 6997th most frequent Portuguese word.
island
The Portuguese word for "island" is **ilha**, which refers to a landmass entirely surrounded by water.
Here, 'ilha' refers to a geographical body of land surrounded by water, used in its literal physical context.
A ilha é cercada por águas cristalinas.
The island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters.
In this sentence, 'ilha' is used metaphorically to describe a state of isolation, comparing it to being on an island.
Ele vive isolado, como em uma ilha.
He lives isolated, as if on an island.
Here, 'ilhas' is used in the plural form to refer to multiple geographical islands within an archipelago.