About the word "cayos"

Jailton O.B1Kwiziq community member

About the word "cayos"

We need to be careful while translating a very single word.  About the word "cayos", if we put it in Google Translate, the translation is "key". But in context, it has a different meaning. So, there is no mistake in the word "cayos" in the text. It's a small island.

Asked 2 days ago
SilviaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Jailton O.

Thank you for your comment! You’re absolutely right —context is crucial when translating words.

Dictionaries and tools like Google Translate often provide isolated meanings, which can lead to confusion if the word has multiple interpretations.

In the case of "cayos", its meaning as "small islands" becomes clear when considering the context of the text.

We appreciate your attention to detail and your thoughtful input! 😊

Feliz semana

Silvia

About the word "cayos"

We need to be careful while translating a very single word.  About the word "cayos", if we put it in Google Translate, the translation is "key". But in context, it has a different meaning. So, there is no mistake in the word "cayos" in the text. It's a small island.

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