línea
“línea” means “line” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
line
Also: boundary
📝 In Action
Dibuja una línea recta en el papel.
A1Draw a straight line on the paper.
Los jugadores deben quedarse detrás de la línea.
A2The players must stay behind the line.
El dibujo tiene líneas muy finas.
B1The drawing has very thin lines.
line, queue
📝 In Action
Hay una línea muy larga en el banco.
A2There is a very long line at the bank.
Por favor, póngase en la línea.
A2Please, get in line.
Los niños hicieron una línea para entrar al salón.
B1The children formed a line to enter the classroom.
online, line
📝 In Action
Ya estoy en línea.
A2I am online now.
La línea telefónica está ocupada.
A2The phone line is busy.
Compré mi ropa en línea.
B1I bought my clothes online.
figure
Also: range
📝 In Action
Ella cuida mucho su línea.
B1She takes great care of her figure.
He perdido la línea durante las vacaciones.
B2I've lost my shape (gotten out of fit) during the holidays.
Esta nueva línea de perfumes es excelente.
B1This new line of perfumes is excellent.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: línea
Question 1 of 3
How do you say 'I am online' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'linea', which originally meant a 'linen thread' or string.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'línea' the same as 'fila'?
Mostly! 'Fila' usually means a horizontal row (like seats in a theater), while 'línea' is more general and can be a queue or a mark.
Can I use 'línea' for a phone number?
You use it for the connection or the account (e.g., 'mi propia línea'), but you use 'número' for the digits themselves.
Why is the accent on the 'i' important?
Without the accent, the stress would naturally fall on the 'e', which is incorrect. The accent forces you to say 'LEE-neh-ah'.