How to Say "lineal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lineal” is “lineal” — B2 level.
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adjectiveB2formal
referring to units of length
Examples
Compramos cinco metros lineales de tela.
We bought five linear meters of fabric.
El presupuesto se calcula por metro lineal.
The budget is calculated per linear meter.
Placement
When used for measurement, it almost always comes right after the unit (e.g., metros lineales).
Lineal vs. Cuadrado
Mistake: “Necesito tres metros lineales de alfombra para cubrir el suelo.”
Correction: Necesito tres metros cuadrados de alfombra.
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