/aisˈlaɾ/
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Translation
to isolate
Word origin
From isla ('island'), from Latin insula. To isolate is literally to make into an island, the same image behind English 'isolate' and 'insular'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- insula
- English cognates
- isolate, insular
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
contagios.
They had to isolate the patient to prevent infections.
sirve .
The material is used to insulate the room from street noise.
aislarse .
It is not good to isolate yourself from your friends.
.
The storm cut off the village for three days.
científicos .
The scientists managed to isolate the virus in the laboratory.
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