nounnounadjective

el aislado

isolated

Se dice de alguien o algo que está separado de los demás, sin compañía o contacto cercano.

The Spanish word "aislado" is an adjective that generally means "isolated" or "secluded."

Meaning:

  1. Isolated / Secluded: Refers to something or someone separated from others, either physically or socially. For example, a house located far away from a town can be described as aislado. Similarly, a person who is alone or distanced from others might be called aislado.

  2. (In certain contexts) Insulated: In some technical or scientific contexts, aislado can refer to something that has been insulated, meaning it has been separated to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound.

Word structure:

  • aislado comes from the verb "aislar", which means "to isolate."
  • The suffix -ado is commonly used in Spanish to form past participles or adjectives from the verb stems.

Synonyms:

  • Separado (separated)
  • Solitario (solitary)
  • Remoto (remote)
  • Alejado (far away)
  • Insulado (insulated, in some contexts)

Antonyms:

  • Integrado (integrated)
  • Conectado (connected)
  • Cercano (close)
  • Unido (united)

Example sentences:

  • La cabaña está aislada en medio del bosque.
    The cabin is isolated in the middle of the forest.

  • El cable debe estar aislado para evitar accidentes eléctricos.
    The cable must be insulated to prevent electrical accidents.

In summary, "aislado" is an adjective expressing the state of being separated or insulated from others, whether physically, socially, or in technical terms.

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Examples

El pueblo quedó aislado después de la tormenta.adjective

The village remained isolated after the storm.

Vivíamos en unos departamentos aislados donde no se escuchaba el tráfico.adjective

We lived in some isolated apartments where the traffic could not be heard.

¿Crees que este problema es un caso aislado o volverá a suceder mañana?adjective

Do you think this problem is an isolated case or will it happen again tomorrow?

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