How to Say "linear" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “linear” is “lineal” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
following a straight line or sequential order
Examples
Esta película no tiene una narrativa lineal; empieza por el final.
This movie doesn't have a linear narrative; it starts at the end.
El diseño de la casa es muy lineal y moderno.
The design of the house is very linear and modern.
Sigue un pensamiento lineal sin distraerse.
He follows a linear thought process without getting distracted.
One Form for All
This word doesn't change for 'boy' or 'girl' words. You use 'lineal' for both masculine and feminine nouns (el proceso lineal, la estructura lineal).
Making it Plural
Since it ends in a consonant, just add '-es' to make it plural: 'los metros lineales'.
Confusing with 'alineado'
Mistake: “La fila está lineal.”
Correction: La fila está alineada.
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