isolation

• Sustantivo que denota el estado de estar separado de los demás, ya sea física, social o emocionalmente.

A noun referring to the state of being separated from others, either physically, socially, or emotionally.

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1. Separation from othersB2formal

   The state of being separated from other people or things.

   Aislamiento

   • The patient was placed in isolation to prevent the spread of infection.
   • Living in isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness.
   • The island's isolation made it difficult to access supplies.

   Sinónimosaloofnessdetachmentquarantineremotenessseclusionsegregationseparationsolitudewithdrawal

   Antónimosassociationconnectioninclusionintegrationtogethernessunion

2. Lack of contactB2formal

   A condition where a person or group has little or no contact with others.

   aislamiento

   • Social isolation is a growing concern in modern cities.
   • He experienced isolation after moving to a new country.
   • The community suffered from cultural isolation for decades.

   Sinónimosinsulationquarantineremotenessseclusionsegregationseparationsolitudewithdrawal

   Antónimosassociationconnectioncontactintegrationinteractioninvolvementparticipationsociety

3. Scientific or technical separationC1formalscientific

   The process of separating a substance, element, or component from a mixture or system.

   Aislamiento en contextos científicos o técnicos

   • The isolation of the chemical compound required careful laboratory procedures.
   • Scientists achieved the isolation of the virus for further study.
   • The isolation of specific genes is a key step in genetic research.

   Sinónimosextractionfractionationpurificationseparation