Spanish word

aislante

Pronunciation

IPA/aisˈlante/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninsulation

Example

¿Has puesto el aislante en la pared?

Have you put the insulation in the wall?

Illustration for aislante (insulation)

More examples

Compré un aislante nuevo para la ventana.

I bought new insulation for the window.

Core concept

A sheet or foam material used to prevent heat loss or gain and to reduce noise or electrical leakage.

Common phrases

  • poner aislante

    install insulation

  • comprar aislante

    buy insulation

  • el aislante de la ventana

    the window insulation

Similar words

aislamiento: Prevents heat transfer to keep a building's interior warm or cool.
espuma: Contains many tiny air bubbles, forming a lightweight material used for padding and insulation.
corcho: Serves as a light, buoyant insulating material made from tree bark for thermal and acoustic use.
lana: Traps heat as a fibrous material from sheep's wool, formed into rolls or loose fill.

Definition in Spanish

Producto o material que actúa como barrera contra la pérdida o ganancia de calor, usado también para aislamiento acústico o eléctrico.

Word origin

The word derives from Spanish aislar 'to isolate' and from Latin insula 'island', with -ante forming a noun meaning 'thing that isolates' used for insulating products.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often mix up insulation and insulator, and in Spanish aislamiento names the concept while aislante can mean the material or the device.

Other meanings

  • insulatornoun

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