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líneas

LEE-neh-ahs/ˈli.ne.as/

lines, strokes

Also: rows, markings
NounfA1
A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing thick, distinct black lines drawn horizontally, vertically, and diagonally on a white background.

📝 In Action

El niño dibujó muchas líneas rectas en el papel.

A1

The child drew many straight lines on the paper.

Las líneas de la carretera están borrosas por la lluvia.

A2

The road markings are blurry due to the rain.

Necesito leer estas líneas antes de firmar.

B1

I need to read these lines (of text) before signing.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trazos (strokes)
  • rayas (stripes, scratches)

Common Collocations

  • dibujar líneas – to draw lines
  • líneas paralelas – parallel lines

lines

Also: channels
NounfB1
A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing two simple, colorful houses connected by thick, looping telephone wires against a bright blue sky.

📝 In Action

Las líneas telefónicas están caídas por la tormenta.

B1

The phone lines are down because of the storm.

Tenemos que abrir nuevas líneas de comunicación con el cliente.

C1

We have to open new channels of communication with the client.

Hay demasiadas personas usando las líneas de internet a la vez.

B2

There are too many people using the internet lines at once.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • líneas ocupadas – busy lines
  • líneas aéreas – airlines

queue, rows

Also: formations
NounfA2
A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration depicting five diverse, simply drawn people standing in a straight, orderly queue, waiting patiently.

📝 In Action

Había largas líneas para comprar las entradas del concierto.

A2

There were long lines (queues) to buy the concert tickets.

Los soldados mantuvieron sus líneas durante el ejercicio.

B2

The soldiers maintained their formations during the exercise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • colas (queues (very common))
  • filas (rows, queues)

Common Collocations

  • hacer líneas – to form lines/queues
  • en líneas – in rows

guidelines, policies

Also: scope, tenets
NounfB2formal
A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing a straight, well-maintained dirt path clearly defined by uniform, short wooden guideposts on both sides.

📝 In Action

El director estableció las líneas generales del proyecto.

B2

The director established the general guidelines of the project.

Debemos seguir las líneas de acción que nos dio el comité.

C1

We must follow the policies (lines of action) that the committee gave us.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • directrices (directives)
  • pautas (guidelines)

Common Collocations

  • líneas de pensamiento – lines of thought
  • líneas de crédito – lines of credit (financial)

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar en la misma línea – to be on the same page/agree

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "líneas" in Spanish:

formations→markings→strokes→tenets→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: líneas

Question 1 of 2

Which translation of 'líneas' fits best in the sentence: 'El banco ofrece nuevas ______ de crédito.'

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
línea(line (singular)) — Noun
alinear(to align) — Verb
lineal(linear) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
harinasvecinas
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *linea*, which originally referred to a 'linen thread' or 'plumb line,' and later evolved to mean any straight mark or boundary.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

English: linePortuguese: linhasItalian: linee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'líneas' often used instead of the singular 'línea'?

The plural form is common when describing systems, networks, or general directions, such as 'líneas aéreas' (airlines), 'líneas de teléfono' (phone network), or 'líneas generales' (general guidelines), because these concepts usually involve multiple connections or principles.