linea
/ˈli.ne.a/
The Italian word for "line" is linea.
linea is used as a noun to refer to a single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc.
Meaning: single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc. (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of three syllables and is pronounced /ˈli.ne.a/. The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word linea originates from the Latin word for 'flax', because a line was originally conceptualized as a single thread of linen.
- When Italians talk about the 'line' in a queue, they don't use linea, but instead use the word coda, which literally means 'tail'.
- While English uses 'line' for a sequence of text, an Italian designer might use linea to describe the 'silhouette' or aesthetic shape of a piece of clothing or a car.
Examples in context
- Ho Tom in linea.I've got Tom on the line.This sentence shows how to use linea when someone is on a telephone line.Tatoeba #13912224 by unforgiven95, translation #2359784 by CK
- È caduta la linea.The line went dead.This sentence describes a telephone line that has gone dead using linea.Tatoeba #3739259 by Guybrush88, translation #3721406 by CM
- È ancora in linea.He's still on the line.This sentence is useful for indicating that someone is still connected on the linea.Tatoeba #11564678 by Nuel, translation #11564677 by Nuel
- Nella presentazione, inserisci un numero di riga come riferimento.In the presentation, insert a line number as a reference.
- La linea di produzione è stata ottimizzata per aumentare l'efficienza.The production line has been optimized to increase efficiency.
- Hai visto la riga che ho disegnato su questo foglio?Did you see the line I drew on this sheet?
- Ricordati di mettere una riga per separare le due sezioni.Remember to put a line to separate the two sections.
- Che bel tratto hai disegnato!What a nice line you drew!
- Ho messo un tratto per segnare il confine.I put a line to mark the boundary.
- 58 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are reviewing a document together.
- GiuliaGuarda la terza linea di questo paragrafo.Look at the third line of this paragraph.
- AlessandroSì, c'è un errore di battitura lì.Yes, there is a typo there.
- GiuliaPuoi cancellare l'ultima linea del testo?Can you delete the last line of the text?
- AlessandroCerto, Giulia, lo faccio subito.Of course, Giulia, I'll do it right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry linea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries linea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
