aislado
“aislado” means “isolated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
isolated
Also: remote, lonely
📝 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.
isolated
Also: sporadic, one-off
📝 In Action
Fue un incidente aislado, no te preocupes.
B2It was an isolated incident; don't worry.
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If a doctor says a patient has 'un caso aislado' of a disease, what do they mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'aislar' (to isolate), which comes from the word 'isla' (island). It ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'insula', meaning island.
First recorded: 13th century
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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.