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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescayo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaːjo
"I turisti si sono rilassati su un cayo tranquillo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, low-lying island or reef, especially in tropical waters.
"The tourists enjoyed sunbathing on the secluded cay." - 2
A sandbank or low island formed by the accumulation of sand and coral.
"The cay was a perfect spot for snorkeling due to its vibrant marine life."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cay' originates from the Spanish term 'cayo', which is derived from the Taíno word 'cayo', meaning 'small island'. It has been used in English since the 17th century, primarily in the context of Caribbean geography.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cay" is said worldwide
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caye
Transliteration: kɛ
"Les touristes ont visité une caye isolée."
Cay
Transliteration: kaɪ
"Die Touristen genossen die Sonne auf dem Cay."
cayo
Transliteration: kaːjo
"I turisti si sono rilassati su un cayo tranquillo."
cayo
Transliteration: ka-jo
"Los turistas disfrutaron del cayo aislado."
cayo
Transliteration: ka-ju
"Os turistas relaxaram em um cayo tranquilo."
काय
Transliteration: kaay
"पर्यटक एक सुनसान काय पर गए।"
小岛
Transliteration: xiǎo dǎo
"游客们在一个偏僻的小岛上放松。"
카이
Transliteration: kai
"관광객들은 외딴 카이에서 휴식을 취했습니다."
カイ
Transliteration: kai
"観光客は孤立したカイでリラックスしました。"
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