Isoletta is an Italian word meaning "small island" or "islet." It is derived from "isola" (island) with the diminutive suffix "-etta." The term is frequently used in geographical contexts to refer to small, often uninhabited, islands or rocky outcrops near larger islands or coastlines. Isoletta can also refer to a specific, named small island. Its use is not restricted to a particular region within Italy and can be found in descriptions of various coastal and lake areas. In certain contexts, it can be used figuratively to describe something small and isolated.
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