Aislar
Example: Es importante aislar la casa para ahorrar energía en invierno.
Definition
"Aislar" means to separate or set apart from others, often to prevent the passage of heat, sound, or influence. For example, "Es importante aislar la casa para ahorrar energía en invierno" highlights the act of insulating a house to save energy during winter.
Etymology
The verb "aislar" comes from the Spanish adaptation of the French word "isoler," which in turn derives from the Italian "isolare," meaning to isolate or insulate. This traces back to the Latin "insula," meaning island, metaphorically referring to setting something apart like an island.
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"Aislar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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