Line in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: LEE-neh-ah
IPA: ‘li.ne.a

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other meanings

In a figurative sense, “línea” can be used to refer to a course of action or train of thought, or to describe a style or trend.

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do not confuse with

“Línea” should not be confused with “lengua,” which means “language” in Spanish.

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variations by country

While there are no major variations of the word “línea” across Spanish-speaking countries, some countries may use alternative words such as “fila” or “cola” to refer to a line or queue.

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mnemonic

To remember the meaning of “línea,” think of the word “line” in English, which has a similar meaning.

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idioms

“Ponerse en línea” – to get in line or queue.

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usage

“Línea” is a common noun in Spanish, referring to a line, string, or stripe.

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origin

The word “línea” comes from the Latin word “linea,” meaning “string, line.”

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línea info.

Tips to remember the word “línea”:
– Associate “línea” with “line” as they both start with the letter “L” and have similar pronunciations.
– Think of a straight line you draw with a pen, this visual can help connect the concept between both languages.
– Remember a telephone “line” (línea telefónica) which connects calls, as both English and Spanish use “line/línea” in this context.

Explanations:
– “Línea” in Spanish refers to a mark or stroke that is long relative to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., similar to the English word “line.”
– It can also refer to a conceptual or physical boundary or demarcation.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Raya” can sometimes be used interchangeably with “línea” when referring to a drawn line.
– “Trazo” refers to a stroke or a line made by drawing or writing.

Alternate meanings and slang:
– In a non-physical sense, “línea” can refer to a line of thought or argument (una línea de pensamiento).
– “Línea” can also denote a communication channel, as in phone lines or lines of dialogue in a play or conversation.
– In clothing, “línea” refers to the cut or outline of a garment.

Examples of sentences using “línea”:
– Por favor, dibuja una línea recta aquí. (Please, draw a straight line here.)
– La compañía planea lanzar una nueva línea de productos. (The company plans to launch a new product line.)
– No hay buena señal, la línea está cortada. (There’s no good signal, the line is cut.)
– Sigue la línea de puntos para cortar el papel. (Follow the dotted line to cut the paper.)
– Estamos en la misma línea de pensamiento sobre este asunto. (We are on the same line of thought regarding this matter.)

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