Hilera (en. Row)

/iˈle.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of elements arranged in a straight line.
The flowers were arranged in a line in the garden.
Las flores estaban ordenadas en una hilera en el jardín.
Line of people or animals.
We formed a line to enter the theater.
Formamos una hilera para entrar al teatro.
Series of related objects or ideas.
At the exhibition, I saw a line of Impressionist paintings.
En la exposición, vi una hilera de cuadros impresionistas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'filera', derived from 'filum' meaning thread.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in line
Arranged one behind the other.
en hilera
to form a line
To line up or align oneself.
formar una hilera

Related Words

thread
A thin and long cable or fiber that can be braided or woven.
hilo
line of cars
A line of automobiles arranged one behind the other.
hilera de coches

Slang Meanings

To be in line
Let's put the chairs in a line for the meeting.
Vamos a poner las sillas en hilera para la reunión.
Queue or waiting line
There was a line of people waiting to enter the concert.
Había una hilera de gente esperando para entrar al concierto.