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No. 12,108 in Spanish

insular

Relating to an island or isolated; narrow-minded or limited in perspective.

In a sentence

  • La fauna insular es rica en especies únicas.

    The insular fauna is rich in unique species.

    Refers to something related to islands, used in its geographical sense.

  • El pensamiento insular puede limitar la perspectiva global.

    Insular thinking can limit a global perspective.

    Describes a narrow or insular mindset, used metaphorically.

  • El clima insular suele ser más moderado que en el continente.

    Insular climate is usually more moderate than on the continent.

    Relates to the climatic characteristics of islands, used descriptively.

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