Línea (en. Line)

/ˈlinea/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition_text: Straight tracing on a plane or in space.
Example_sentence: Draw a straight line between two points.
Dibuja una línea recta entre dos puntos.
Definition_text: Set of words or verses that form a text.
Example_sentence: He wrote an impactful line in his poem.
Escribió una línea impactante en su poema.
Definition_text: Division or category within a broader context.
Example_sentence: The product line expanded this year.
La línea de productos se amplió este año.

Etymology

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'linea', meaning 'cord, thread'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: finish line
Meaning: The place where a race finishes.
línea de meta
Phrase: direct line
Meaning: Communication that occurs without intermediaries.
línea directa
Phrase: take a line
Meaning: To adopt a stance or direction on an issue.
tomar línea

Related Words

Related_word: linear
Description: Pertaining to or related to a line.
lineal
Related_word: align
Description: To place in line or in order.
alinear
Related_word: lineman
Description: A person who works on the installation of power lines.
liniero

Slang Meanings

Meaning: A telephone or communication line.
Example: Do you have a line to talk to him?
¿Tienes línea para hablar con él?
Meaning: Reference to a specific topic or subject.
Example: Speaking in terms of business lines, we need to innovate.
Hablando en línea de negocio, necesitamos innovar.