Island in Tagalog

Island in Tagalog translates to “Pulo” or “Isla,” both commonly used terms in Filipino to describe land surrounded by water. The Philippines being an archipelago makes these words fundamental to everyday conversation. Discover below the comprehensive linguistic breakdown, synonyms, and practical examples that showcase how Filipinos naturally use these terms.

[Words] = Island

[Definition]:

• Island /ˈaɪlənd/
• Noun 1: A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
• Noun 2: A thing resembling an island, especially in being isolated or detached from its surroundings.
• Noun 3: A raised area in the middle of a road or kitchen counter that is separate from the main structure.

[Synonyms] = Pulo, Isla, Kapuluan, Islote, Pulong-tubig, Maliit na pulo.

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Boracay island is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Philippines.
– Ex1_PH: Ang isla ng Boracay ay isa sa pinakamagagandang tourist destination sa Pilipinas.

• Ex2_EN: They discovered a small island with white sand beaches and clear blue water.
– Ex2_PH: Natuklasan nila ang isang maliit na pulo na may puting buhanginan at malinaw na asul na tubig.

• Ex3_EN: The kitchen island provides extra space for food preparation and dining.
– Ex3_PH: Ang kitchen island ay nagbibigay ng dagdag na espasyo para sa paghahanda ng pagkain at pagkain.

• Ex4_EN: Our family plans to visit every island in Palawan during our summer vacation.
– Ex4_PH: Plano ng aming pamilya na bumisita sa bawat pulo sa Palawan sa aming summer vacation.

• Ex5_EN: The deserted island became their temporary home after the shipwreck.
– Ex5_PH: Ang liblib na isla ay naging kanilang pansamantalang tahanan pagkatapos ng pagkawasak ng barko.