aislada

Aislada is a feminine Spanish adjective meaning isolated or secluded. It derives from the verb aislar, to isolate, and uses the standard feminine suffix -ada. The masculine form is aislado, and the plural forms are aisladas and aislados. The term can describe geographic locations, social conditions, or objects that are separated from others by distance or barriers.

In usage, aislada agrees with the noun it modifies: una aldea aislada, una comunidad aislada, una carretera aislada, una persona aislada. It can refer to physical remoteness, such as in geographic descriptions, or to social and emotional distance, as in discussions of isolated communities or individuals. The word is commonly found in geography, sociology, and literature, where it can convey a sense of detachment or remoteness.

Translations into English include isolated, secluded, and remote. Related linguistic forms include the noun aislamiento (isolation) and the adjective aislamiento in some contexts, though aislado/aislada remain the primary forms for describing a state of separation. The term is frequently used in Spanish-language writing to characterize places or situations that lack proximity to larger networks, services, or communities.

Proper noun use is rare; aislada is almost always an ordinary adjective. If it appears as a place name or title, capitalization would apply according to standard conventions, but such usage is not common.