líneas
/lineas/from spelling rules
The English word 'lines' is translated into Spanish as líneas.
líneas refers to long marks made by a pen or pencil on a surface. In the common idiom 'to read between the lines', Spanish speakers frequently use the phrase leer entre líneas, often omitting the definite article that would appear in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of líneas is línea.
How do you pronounce it?
/lineas/
Did you know?
- The phrase pasar la línea can be used in certain contexts to mean crossing a boundary or overstepping a social limit.
- The term línea is used in Spanish to describe a family's ancestral descent. A 'direct line' of ancestry is called línea directa.
- Spanish speakers use línea to refer to a range of products from a brand. A company's 'clothing line' is called línea de ropa.
Examples in context
- Lee entre las líneas.Read between the lines.Tatoeba #521064 by Shishir, translation #322227 by Eldad
- Puedo leer entre líneas.I can read between the lines.Tatoeba #8351998 by adroguense, translation #3619608 by CK
- Yo podía leer entre líneas.I could read between the lines.Tatoeba #1131056 by Shishir, translation #321560 by CM
- ¿Puede repetir eso, por favor?Can you repeat that, please?
- Disculpe, ¿podría hablar más despacio?Excuse me, could you speak slower?
- Permítame presentarme, mi nombre es…Allow me to introduce myself, my name is…
- Le agradezco su tiempoI appreciate your time
- Si me permite, me gustaría decirle que…If you allow me, I would like to tell you that…
- Oye, ¿puedes hablar más despacio?Hey, can you speak slower?
- Déjame presentarme, me llamo…Let me introduce myself, my name is…
- Gracias por tu tiempoThanks for your time
- Si no te importa, me gustaría decirte que…If you don't mind, I would like to tell you that…
- ¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?Hello! How are you?
- Mucho gustoNice to meet you
- Me complace conocerlo, señor LópezPleased to meet you, Mr. López
- Hola, ¿sabes dónde queda el restaurante nuevo?Hey, do you know where the new restaurant is located?
- ¡Qué gusto verte de nuevo!Nice to see you again!
- ¡Buena suerte!Good luck!
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a notebook.
- MateoEl cuaderno tiene muchas líneas.The notebook has many lines.
- LucíaSí, son líneas muy finas.Yes, they are very thin lines.
- MateoA Mateo le gustan las hojas blancas.Mateo likes blank sheets.
- LucíaA mí también me gustan.I like them too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
