líneas onduladas
/lineas onduladas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "squiggly lines" can be translated into Spanish as líneas onduladas.
The phrase is used to describe lines that curve back and forth in a wavy pattern.
Which one should you use?
While líneas onduladas specifically refers to wavy lines, the informal term Garabatos is used to mean "scribbles".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is línea ondulada. In the plural form líneas onduladas, the adjective onduladas must agree in both gender and number with the feminine plural noun líneas.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word onda can mean a 'wave' or a 'vibe'. Describing someone's 'onda' is a common way to talk about their personality or the energy they project.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the word garabato can also refer to a stylized or decorative flourish in calligraphy, rather than just a messy scribble.
- While líneas onduladas describes a shape, the word ondulado is also used in Spanish to describe the texture of hair, specifically for hair that has wavy curls.
Examples in context
- El informe muestra líneas onduladas a lo largo del gráficoThe report displays squiggly lines throughout the graph
- Me encanta cómo los garabatos en esa pintura forman líneas enredadasI love how the scribbles in that painting create squiggly lines
- El dibujo tiene muchas líneas onduladas.The drawing has many squiggly lines.
- Me gustan las líneas onduladas de este papel.I like the squiggly lines on this paper.
- Dibuja unas líneas onduladas en el cuaderno.Draw some squiggly lines in the notebook.
Example conversation
Maria and Javier are looking at a modern painting.
- MaríaMira esas líneas onduladas en el cuadro.Look at those squiggly lines in the painting.
- JavierSí, se ven muy dinámicas.Yes, they look very dynamic.
- MaríaParecen olas del mar.They look like sea waves.
- JavierEs un estilo muy interesante, María.It is a very interesting style, Maria.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
