How to Say "starting xi" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “starting xi” is “alineación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El entrenador aún no ha confirmado la alineación para el partido de mañana.
The coach hasn't confirmed the lineup for tomorrow's game yet.
Hubo cambios de última hora en la alineación titular.
There were last-minute changes to the starting lineup.
La alineación indebida de un jugador causó la descalificación del equipo.
The illegal lineup of a player caused the team's disqualification.
Always Feminine
Even though it doesn't end in 'a', words ending in -ción are almost always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una'.
Plural Spelling
When you make this word plural, the accent mark on the 'o' disappears: 'las alineaciones'.
The 'i' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'alienación' when talking about sports.”
Correction: Use 'alineación'. 'Alienación' (with the 'i' after the 'l') means 'alienation' or feeling like an outsider, which is very different from a sports lineup!
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