isolato
/i.zoˈla.to/
The English word "isolated" is translated into Italian as isolato.
isolato is an adjective meaning in isolation. It can also function as the past participle of the verb isolare, which means "to isolate".
Meaning: in isolation (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern Italy, the expression isolatu may be used in place of isolato.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, isolato must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use isolata for feminine singular nouns, isolati for masculine plural (used for a group of males or a mixed group) and isolate for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/i.zoˈla.to/', 'syllables': 4, 'stressed_syllable': '3 of 4'}
When do people say it?
An informal way to express being far from the world is to use the phrase lontano dal mondo.
Did you know?
- In Italian urban planning, an isolato refers to a city block, which is the area of land surrounded by four streets.
- The word isolato comes from the Latin īnsulātus, meaning to be placed on an island.
- While 'isolated' in English often implies being forced into solitude, calling a person isolato in Italian frequently suggests they are a 'loner' by their own temperament.
Examples in context
- Mi sono sentito isolato.I felt isolated.This sentence uses isolato to describe a feeling of isolation.Tatoeba #4585169 by Guybrush88, translation #1487699 by marshmallowcat
- Mi sentivo molto isolato.I felt very isolated.This sentence uses isolato to describe a feeling of being very isolated.Tatoeba #6668507 by Guybrush88, translation #6666954 by CK
- Edmundo ha isolato il cane.Edmundo isolated the dog.This sentence uses isolato as the past participle of the verb 'to isolate'.Tatoeba #13751549 by Guybrush88, translation #11754080 by Amastan
- La casa è isolata dalla città.The house is isolated from the city.
- Si è sentita isolata durante la conferenza.She felt isolated during the conference.
- Vive in una zona solitaria.He/she lives in a secluded area.
- Si è ritrovato solitario dopo il trasferimento.He found himself isolated after the move.
- Mi sento isolato da tutto e da tutti.I feel isolated from everything and everyone.
- Questa isola è isolata da tutto e da tutti.This island is isolated from everything and everyone.
- Ho scelto questa meta per stare lontano dal mondo.I chose this destination to be isolated from the world.
- È un luogo lontano dal mondo, perfetto per rilassarsi.It's a place far from the world, perfect for relaxing.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are talking about a remote house in the mountains.
- LorenzoQuesta casa è troppo isolato per me.This house is too isolated for me.
- GiuliaMa qui c'è molta pace, Lorenzo.But it is very peaceful here, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoSì, però mi sento isolato dal mondo.Yes, but I feel isolated from the world.
- GiuliaPossiamo andare in città domani, allora.We can go to the city tomorrow, then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “isolated” translations and entries isolato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries isolato, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
