aislado
/eye-SLAH-doh/
isolated
A single island in the ocean represents being physically isolated.
aislado(adjective)
isolated
?physically or socially remote
remote
?describing a far-away place
,lonely
?feeling cut off from others
📝 In Action
El pueblo quedó aislado después de la gran nevada.
B1The town was isolated after the heavy snowfall.
Me siento un poco aislado en mi nuevo trabajo.
B1I feel a bit isolated at my new job.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Gender
Remember that this word ends in '-o' because it describes a masculine person or thing. If you describe a woman or a feminine thing (like 'una casa'), change it to 'aislada'.
Using with 'Estar'
We usually use this word with the verb 'estar' (to be) because being isolated is often seen as a temporary state or condition.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Isolated vs. Only
Mistake: "Using 'solo' when you mean 'aislado'."
Correction: Use 'solo' to mean someone is alone by choice or circumstance, but use 'aislado' when someone is physically cut off or separated from everything else.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Island' Trick
Look at the word 'isla' (island) hiding inside 'aislado.' Just like an island is surrounded by water and cut off from land, 'aislado' means being cut off from others.
A single red flower in a green field represents an isolated or rare occurrence.
aislado(adjective)
isolated
?referring to a single, rare event
sporadic
?happening once in a while
,one-off
?a unique instance
📝 In Action
Fue un incidente aislado, no te preocupes.
B2It was an isolated incident; don't worry.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional Use
Use this meaning when you want to sound more professional or precise, especially when explaining that a mistake or a problem is not a habit.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aislado
Question 1 of 1
If a doctor says a patient has 'un caso aislado' of a disease, what do they mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'aislado' always mean someone is sad or lonely?
Not necessarily! While it can describe a person feeling lonely, it is also used for physical things, like a house far away in the mountains or an electrical wire that is protected (insulated).
How is 'aislado' different from 'solo'?
'Solo' just means you are by yourself. 'Aislado' implies there is a barrier or a great distance keeping you away from others—like being stuck on an island.