Aislamiento (en. Isolation)

/a.is.la.mi.en.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State or action of isolating.
Social isolation can affect mental health.
El aislamiento social puede afectar la salud mental.
Condition of being apart from physical or emotional contact.
The patient's isolation was necessary to prevent infections.
El aislamiento del paciente fue necesario para prevenir contagios.
Separation of an organism or object from its environment.
The thermal insulation of the house is essential for energy savings.
El aislamiento térmico de la vivienda es fundamental para el ahorro de energía.

Etymology

From the Latin 'insolatio', which means 'exposure to the sun'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Social isolation
State of being separated from social interaction.
aislamiento social
Geographical isolation
State of being far away or separated from other places.
aislamiento geográfico

Related Words

To isolate
To separate something from its surroundings.
aislar
Insulating material
Material that reduces the exchange of heat, electricity, or sound.
aislante

Slang Meanings

To be disconnected from the world.
I was in total isolation, without social media or news.
Estuve en aislamiento total, sin redes ni noticias.
Not relating to anyone for a while.
I decided to enter social isolation for a month.
Decidí entrar en aislamiento social por un mes.