Spanish word

alinear

Pronunciation

IPA/alineˈaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbalign

Example

¿Puedes alinear las fotos en la pared?

Can you align the photos on the wall?

Illustration for alinear (align)

More examples

Es importante alinear el texto antes de enviar.

It is important to align the text before sending.

Core concept

A group of people standing shoulder to shoulder facing the same way.

Common phrases

  • alinear las fotos

    align the photos

  • alinear el texto

    align the text

  • alinear a la izquierda

    left-align

Similar words

ajustar: Fine-tunes components or controls to set the correct fit or operation.
colocar: Puts something in its intended place or location.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que ideas, posturas o acciones coincidan o queden en concordancia, y también colocar objetos o personas en la misma línea u orientación.

Word origin

From French aligner (Old French a- + ligne, ultimately Latin linea 'line'), used for both lining up objects and for aligning opinions or actions.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include alinear X con Y for aligning things and alinear a alguien con Y to say someone is aligned with a person or group.

Other meanings

  • arrangeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • alineaciónalignmentnoun
  • alineadoalignedadjective
  • alineadoralignment devicenoun

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