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.
About the word "cayos"
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Jailton O.Kwiziq community member
About the word "cayos"
This question relates to:Spanish interactive reading exercise "12 cosas interesantes sobre Nicaragua"
Reading A1, Monuments, Tourism & Vacations, Listening or Seeing A1
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
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