alinear
“alinear” means “to align” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to align
Also: to line up
📝 In Action
Tienes que alinear los cuadros en la pared.
A2You have to align the pictures on the wall.
El mecánico alineó las ruedas del coche.
B1The mechanic aligned the car wheels.
Por favor, alinea el texto a la izquierda.
A2Please, align the text to the left.
to field
Also: to line up
📝 In Action
El entrenador decidió alinear a los mejores jugadores hoy.
B2The coach decided to field the best players today.
El equipo no pudo alinear a su delantero estrella por una lesión.
C1The team couldn't line up their star striker due to an injury.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: alinear
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence means 'The coach fields the players'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'ad' (towards) and 'linea' (line). It literally means to bring things toward a straight line.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it 'alineo' or 'alíneo'?
The official and most common form is 'alineo' (no accent on the i). While you might hear 'alíneo' in some regions, 'alineo' is the standard for correct writing.
Can I use 'alinear' for digital files?
Yes! Just like in English, you 'alinear' text, images, or layers in programs like Word or Photoshop.
How do I say 'to align oneself with a cause'?
You use the reflexive form 'alinearse con' followed by the cause. For example: 'Me alineo con sus valores'.