Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 82.