Noun
/ˈist.mo/
The word "istmo" refers to a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, often surrounded by water on both sides. It is primarily used in geographical and geological contexts.
Frequency of use: "Istmo" is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, especially in discussions related to geography, global trade, and environmental studies.
The Isthmus of Panama is famous for its canal that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.
Muchos barcos pasan por el istmo de Suez para acortar la ruta entre Europa y Asia.
Many ships pass through the Isthmus of Suez to shorten the route between Europe and Asia.
La región del istmo tiene una biodiversidad única debido a su variedad de ecosistemas.
The term "istmo" is not widely used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish. However, it can sometimes be included in discussions of geography or trade, though those are often more literal rather than idiomatic.
Here are examples where "istmo" is used metaphorically or in broader discussions, but the expressions may not be recognized as fixed idioms:
The isthmus between two cultures can be a bridge or a barrier.
Navegar por el istmo de la incertidumbre es parte del proceso de toma de decisiones.
Navigating the isthmus of uncertainty is part of the decision-making process.
El istmo de la creatividad puede llevar a grandes descubrimientos.
The word "istmo" comes from the Latin "isthmus," which in turn originates from the Ancient Greek "ἰσθμός" (isthmós), meaning a narrow neck of land.
Synonyms: - Conexión terrestre (land connection) - Estribo (supporting land strip)
Antonyms: - Isla (island) - as an isolated landmass not connected to others. - Océano (ocean) - as a larger body of water contrasting with the narrow strip of land.