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alineación

ah-lee-neh-ah-SYOHNalineaˈθjon

lineup

Also: starting XI, roster
NounfB1
A row of diverse soccer players in matching uniforms standing side by side on a green field.

📝 In Action

El entrenador aún no ha confirmado la alineación para el partido de mañana.

B1

The coach hasn't confirmed the lineup for tomorrow's game yet.

Hubo cambios de última hora en la alineación titular.

B2

There were last-minute changes to the starting lineup.

La alineación indebida de un jugador causó la descalificación del equipo.

C1

The illegal lineup of a player caused the team's disqualification.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • formación (formation/lineup)
  • plantilla (squad/roster)

Common Collocations

  • alineación titular – starting lineup
  • confirmar la alineación – to confirm the lineup
  • alineación indebida – illegal lineup (playing an ineligible player)

alignment

Also: straightening, tracking
NounfB2
A neat row of colorful toy wooden blocks perfectly aligned in a straight line on a wooden floor.

📝 In Action

Llevé el coche al taller para una alineación de las ruedas.

B1

I took the car to the shop for a wheel alignment.

Mañana habrá una alineación de los planetas visible desde la Tierra.

B2

Tomorrow there will be an alignment of the planets visible from Earth.

La alineación del texto en este documento es incorrecta.

A2

The text alignment in this document is incorrect.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nivelación (leveling)
  • colocación (placement)

Antonyms

  • desalineación (misalignment)

Common Collocations

  • alineación de las ruedas – wheel alignment
  • alineación de planetas – alignment of planets
  • alineación a la izquierda – left alignment (in typing)

alignment

Also: affiliation
NounfC1formal
A group of people standing together in a circle, all holding onto a single continuous golden rope.

📝 In Action

Su alineación con los valores de la empresa fue fundamental para su ascenso.

C1

His alignment with the company's values was fundamental for his promotion.

El país mantuvo una política de no alineación durante la guerra.

C2

The country maintained a policy of non-alignment during the war.

Es necesaria una mayor alineación entre los departamentos.

B2

Greater alignment between the departments is necessary.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • filiación (affiliation)
  • vinculación (link/connection)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • no alineación – non-alignment (political neutralism)
  • alineación estratégica – strategic alignment

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "alineación" in Spanish:

starting xi→straightening→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: alineación

Question 1 of 3

If you are reading a sports newspaper and see the word 'alineación', what are they most likely talking about?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
alinear(to align / to line up) — Verb
alineado(aligned) — Adjective
desalinear(to put out of alignment) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónatencióneducación
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the verb 'alinear', which comes from the combination of 'a-' (towards) and 'línea' (line), originally from the Latin word 'linea' meaning a string made of flax.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: alignmentFrench: alignement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it 'el' or 'la' alineación?

It is 'la'. Almost all Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine.

Can I use 'alineación' for car wheels?

Yes! It is the technical term for wheel alignment or tracking in a mechanic shop.

What is the difference between 'alineación' and 'alineamiento'?

They are very similar. 'Alineación' is much more common for sports and mechanics, while 'alineamiento' is sometimes preferred in abstract or technical ideological contexts, though they are often interchangeable.