alineación
/alineaˈθjon/feminine
In Spanish, the word for alignment is either alineación or alineamiento.
Meaning: process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| alineación | /alineaˈθjon/ /alineaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
| alineamiento | /alineaˈmjento/ | masculine |
This term refers to the process of adjusting a mechanism so that its parts are in the correct position.
Which one should you use?
While both terms refer to alignment, alineación is more commonly used for the physical arrangement of people or parts, such as a lineup. In contrast, alineamiento is often used to describe the state of being aligned or the specific process of technical or astronomical adjustment.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal verb Cuadrar is used to signify that something aligns or agrees.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun alineación forms its plural by adding -es to become alineaciones. The masculine noun alineamiento forms its plural by adding -s to become alineamientos.
How do you pronounce it?
/alineaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, alineación can describe the psychological state of being 'aligned' with a specific ideology or political party, extending far beyond physical or mechanical parts.
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, if your logic or numbers do not 'align', you might say they do not cuadrar, which literally means 'to form a square'.
- While alineación is the standard term for a technical adjustment, it is also the specific word used in sports to describe a team's starting lineup.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué efecto tendría ese alineamiento planetario?What effects would planetary alignment have?This sentence is useful for seeing how to use alineamiento in the context of planetary alignment.Tatoeba #1131301 by marcelostockle, translation #1131303 by marcelostockle
- La alineación de los planetas es un fenómeno astronómico fascinante.The alignment of the planets is a fascinating astronomical phenomenon.
- Necesitamos concordancia entre los departamentos para alcanzar nuestros objetivos.We need alignment between departments to achieve our goals.
- En la ingeniería, el ajuste preciso de las piezas es vital para el correcto funcionamiento de la máquina.In engineering, the precise alignment of the parts is vital for the proper functioning of the machine.
- Si todos cuadramos nuestras agendas, podremos organizar una reunión el próximo viernes.If we all align our schedules, we can organize a meeting next Friday.
- La alineación de las ruedas es necesaria.The wheel alignment is necessary.
- El mecánico revisará la alineación del motor.The mechanic will check the engine alignment.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a car repair shop.
- MateoMaría, el coche vibra mucho al conducir.María, the car vibrates a lot when driving.
- MaríaTal vez necesites una nueva alineación.Maybe you need a new alignment.
- MateoEspero que la alineación sea barata.I hope the alignment is cheap.
- MaríaPregúntale al mecánico el precio exacto.Ask the mechanic the exact price.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alignment” translations and entries alineación, alineamiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
