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Isabela

American  
[iz-uh-bel-uh, ee-sah-be-lah] / ˌɪz əˈbɛl ə, ˌi sɑˈβɛ lɑ /

noun

  1. a city in northwestern Puerto Rico.

  2. former name of Basilan.


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During one ocean swim at Isabela Island, my travel companion Ofek emerged from the water to find a few tropical penguins floating beside him.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The conservation project became possible after scientists discovered tortoises carrying Floreana ancestry on Wolf Volcano on Isabela island in 2008.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2026

There is busy, and then there is Isabela Merced.

From New York Times Feb. 17, 2024

Isabela Merced has been cast to potray Dina in the upcoming season of its acclaimed post-apocalyptic survival drama, HBO announced Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 11, 2024

I could ride Isabela forever, but Andrés says we should get back to the party so Mamá Jacinta doesn’t worry.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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